$A$ $0.15 \text{ mol}$ of pyridinium chloride is added to $500 \text{ cm}^3$ of $0.2 \text{ M}$ pyridine solution. Assuming no change in volume upon mixing, what is the $pH$ of the resulting solution? (Given: $pK_b$ of pyridine $= 8.75$)

  • A
    $5.07$
  • B
    $6.00$
  • C
    $7.00$
  • D
    $8.93$

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