$A$ weak acid with $pK_a$ $5.9$ and a weak base with $pK_b$ $5.8$ are mixed in equal proportions. The $pH$ of the resulting solution is:

  • A
    $7.005$
  • B
    $7.5$
  • C
    $7$
  • D
    $7.05$

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