A buffer whose conjugate acid has at will be used at
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Problem
A buffer whose conjugate acid has pKa=7.20 at 25∘C will be used at 37∘C. The temperature coefficient for the acid is ΔpKa/ΔT=−0.015/∘C. Will this buffer remain within its effective buffering range for a solution that must be maintained at pH 7.40? Support your answer with the adjusted pKa.