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The PK(a) of a weak acid is 5.85. The co...

The `PK_(a)` of a weak acid is `5.85.` The concentrations of the acid and its conjugate base are equal at a pH of -

A

`6.85`

B

`5.85`

C

`4.85`

D

`7.85`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`"pH=pKa+log"("[Conjugate base]")/("[Acid]")`
`because` [Conjugate base] = [Acid]
pH = pKa = 5.85
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