A physician wishes to prepare a buffer solution at pH = 3.58 that efficiently resists a change in…

Question

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 following weak acid together with its sodium salt would be best to use?

Accepted Answer

D. Acetoacetic acid (pKa = 3.58).

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 following weak acid together with its sodium salt would be best to use?

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