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The correct representation of Handersen Haselbalch equation for acidic buffer is

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pH = pKa x log[salt]/[acid]

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pH = pKa - log[salt]/[acid]

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pH = pKa + log[acid]/[salt]

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pH = pKa + log[salt]/[acid]

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Solution

The correct option is D
pH = pKa + log[salt]/[acid]

According to Handersen Haselbalch equation, pH = pKa + log[salt]/[acid]

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