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A physician wishes to prepare a buffer solution at pH `=3.58` that efficiently resists a change in pH yet contains only small conc. Of the buffering agents. Which one of the followin weak together with its sodium salt would be best to use ?

A

`m-` chlorobenzoic acid `(pK_(a) =3.98)`

B

p- chlorocinnamic acid `(pK_(a)=4.41)`

C

2,5- dihydroxy benzoic acid `(pK_(a)=2.97)`

D

Acetoacetic acid `(pK_(a)=3.58)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Apply formuls `pH = pK_(a)+log. (["Salt"])/(["Acid"])` when [Salt]=[Acid]
`pH=pK_(a)`
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