In a buffer solution having equal concentrations of B - and HB the value of K b for B - is 1 0 - 9 . The pH of buffer solution is

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In a buffer solution having equal concentrations of B - and HB the value of K b for B - is 1 0 - 9 . The pH of buffer solution is, 9, 5, 4, 6

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For acidic buffer pH can be find out as follows pH = pKa + lo g 10 [ s a l t ] [ a c i d ] As here K b = 1 0 - 9 So K a = 1 0 - 5 p K a = 5 As pH = 5 + ⁡ l o g 10 [ B - ] [ H B ] As [ B - ] = [ HB ] pH = 5 + log 1 = 5 + 0 = 5

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