In order to prepare a buffer solution of pH 5.74, sodium acetate is added to acetic acid. If the concentration of acetic acid in the buffer is 1.0 M, the concentration of sodium acetate in the buffer

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In order to prepare a buffer solution of pH 5.74, sodium acetate is added to acetic acid. If the concentration of acetic acid in the buffer is 1.0 M, the concentration of sodium acetate in the buffer is  M. (Round off to Nearest Integer)

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Step 1 — Henderson-Hasselbalch equation:

Step 2 — Substitute values:

Answer: 10 M

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