$$p{K_a}$$ of a weak acid $$(HA)$$ and $$p{K_b}$$ of a weak base $$(BOH)$$ are 3.2 and 3.4, respectively. The $$pH$$ of their salt $$(AB)$$ solution is
A.
7.2
B.
6.9
C.
7.0
D.
1.0
Answer :
6.9
Solution :
The salt $$(AB)$$ given is a salt is of weak acid and weak
base. Hence its pH can be calculated by the formula
$$\eqalign{
& \therefore pH = 7 + \frac{1}{2}p{K_a} - \frac{1}{2}p{K_b} \cr
& = 7 + \frac{1}{2}\left( {3.2} \right) - \frac{1}{2}\left( {3.4} \right) \cr
& = 6.9 \cr} $$
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