Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Chemistry Question 5

Practice objective / multiple choice question 5 from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 5 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A 0.250 M solution of benzoic acid (pK_{a}=4.20) is prepared. 25.0 mL of this acid solution is mixed with 25.0 mL of 0.250 M sodium benzoate solution to form a buffer. (a) Calculate the pH of the buffer. (b) Then 10.0 mL of 0.250 M HCl is added to the buffer (volumes are additive). What is the new pH after the addition?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 3.83
B. 3.20
C. 4.12
D. 3.55
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
3.83

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2019 Chemistry Question 5. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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