Calculate the pH of a 1.0 M aqueous solution of ammonium formate, assuming complete dissociation of the salt. ( of formic acid = 3.8 & of ammonia = 4.8).

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Calculate the pH of a 1.0 M aqueous solution of ammonium formate, assuming complete dissociation of the salt. ($pK_a$ of formic acid = 3.8 & $pK_b$ of ammonia = 4.8).

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. Ammonium formate is a salt of a weak acid and a weak base (WA-WB). Its pH is given by .

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