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Write the formula to calculate pH of buffer solution.

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Write the formula to calculate pH of buffer solution.

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The formula to calculate the pH of acidic buffer solution is:

pH = pKa + log10 `(["Salt"])/(["Acid"])`

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Chapter 3: Ionic Equilibria - Very short answer questions

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SCERT Maharashtra Chemistry [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Ionic Equilibria
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