Solution of 0.1 N NH4OH and 0.1 N NH4Cl has pH 9.25. Then find out pKb of NH4OH
- 9.25
- 4.75
- 3.75
- 8.25
Answer
(2) 4.75
Solution
For a basic buffer, pOH = pKb + [salt][base]
⇒ pOH = 14 - 9.25 = 4.75
∵ [salt] = [base] = 0.1, 1 = 0
∴ pKb = pOH = 4.75
Answer: (2)