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A buffer mixture of acetic acid and potassium acetate has pH= 5.24. The ratio of `[CH_3COO^-]`/`[CH_3COOH]` in this buffer is, `(pK_a = 4.740)`:

A

3:1

B

1:3

C

1:1

D

1:2

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