In an acidic buffer,$0.25 \ M$ $CH_3COOH$ is added to $0.125 \ M$ $NaCH_3COO$ solution. Calculate the $pH$ of the buffer. Given $K_a$ of $CH_3COOH = 1.8 \times 10^{-5}$. [Formula: $pH = pK_a + \log \frac{[Salt]}{[Acid]}$]

  • A
    $4.44$
  • B
    $4.74$
  • C
    $5.04$
  • D
    $4.14$

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