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The buffer capacity of buffer containing acid with $p K_{a} = 4.0$ is highest when its pH is equal to:

6.0

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5.0

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4.0

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3.0

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Solution

The correct option is C $4.0$
The buffer capacity of buffer containing acid is maximum when $p H = p K_{a}$ .

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