A buffer is to be prepared at pH 8.00 using a weak acid whose is 7.21

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A buffer is to be prepared at pH 8.00 using a weak acid whose pKapK_a is 7.21. What is the required value of the ratio [A−][HA]\frac{[A^-]}{[HA]}? (a) 2.22.2 (b) 0.160.16 (c) 6.26.2 (d) 0.790.79

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