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The pH of a buffer solution containing equal moles of acetic acid and sodium acetate is 4.8. `(pK_(a)` of acetic acid is 4.8)
Statement 2: The ionic product of water at `25^@C` is `10^(-14)mol^(2)L^(-2)`.

A

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True and Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1

B

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True and Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1

C

Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False

D

Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True

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The correct Answer is:
B
Statement-2 is not an explanation for Statement-1
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