1.0 L of a buffer is prepared to produce a solution that is 0.400 M in HF and 0.250 M in LiF. What is the pH after the addition of 0.044 mol.of base? Assume no volume change. pKa for HF = 3.46
a) 3.25
b) 3.12
c) 3.37
d) 3.54
e) 3.79
The initial pH of solution will be due to the buffer action of HF and LiF which can be calculated by Hendersen Hassalbalch equation
pH = pKa + + log [salt] / [acid]
pKa of HF = 3.46
[Salt] = [LiF] = 0.250
[Acid] = [HF] = 0.4
pH = 3.46 + log [0.250 / 0.4] = 3.26
Now if we will add base to the given solution, then it will react with acid to form salt and will decrease the concentration of acid
Moles of salt formed = Moles of base added = 0.044
NaOH + HF --> NaF + H2O
Moles of acid decreased = Moles of base added = 0.044
pH = pKa + log [salt + base] / [acid - base]
pH = 3.46 + log [0.25 + 0.044] / [0.4-0.044] = 3.46 + log 0.294 / 0.356 = 3.46 + log 0.826 = 3.376
Answer: (c)
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