pKb for NH4OH at certain temperature is 4.74. The pH of basic buffer containing equimolar concentration of NH4OH and NH4Cl will be :
A
9.26
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B
4.74
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C
7.74
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D
2.37
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Solution
The correct option is A9.26 The pH of a basic buffer solution can be determined by using Henderson-Hasselbalch equation.
As we know, pOH=pKb+ log [Salt][Base]
As the [NH4OH]=[NH4Cl] pOH=pKb=4.74
So, ⇒pH=14−4.74=9.26