Q. A buffer solution is prepared by mixing 10 mL of 1.0 M acetic acid and 20 mL of 0.5 M sodium acetate and then diluted to 100 mL with distilled water. If the of acetic acid is 4.76, what is the pH of the buffer solution prepared?

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Solution:

Buffer solution is prepared by mixing 10 mL of and 20 mL of Volume of solution =100 mL Now, the concentration of Before dilution =After dilution Similarly, the concentration of Before dilution = After dilution Then,