A buffer was prepared by dissolving 226 grams of


A buffer was prepared by dissolving 2.26 grams of phenylacetic acid (HC6H5CH2CO2, Ka = 4.9x10-5) and 3.25 grams of potassium phenylacetate (KC6H5CH2CO2) in enough water to yield 750. mL of buffer solution.

a. What is the approximate pH of this buffer? Explain your answer.

b. What is the pH of this buffer solution?

c. What will the pH of this solution be when 7.5 mL of 1.0 M HCl is added

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