Answer:
The pH is 7.54
Explanation:
The Henderson - Hasselbalch equation states that for a buffer solution which consists of a weak acid and its conjugate base, the buffer pH is given by:
pH [tex]=pk_{a} +log(\frac{[conjugate base]}{[weakacid]})[/tex]
pkₐ is for the acid
In this case, the buffer hypochlorous acid HClO is a weak acid, and its conjugate base is the hypochlorite anion ClO⁻ is delivered to the solution via sodium hypochlorite NaClO .
NaCIO = 0.200 M
HCIO = 0.200 M
pkₐ = -log₁₀ kₐ = -log₁₀ (2.9 × 10⁻⁸) = 7.54
∴pH = [tex]=7.54 +log\frac{0.2}{0.2}[/tex] = 7.54
