In order to prepare a buffer solution of $pH = 5.74$,sodium acetate is added to acetic acid. If the concentration of acetic acid in the buffer is $1.0 \ M$,the concentration of sodium acetate in the buffer is $......... \ M$. (Round off to the nearest integer).
[Given: $pKa$ (acetic acid) $= 4.74$]
[Given: $pKa$ (acetic acid) $= 4.74$]
- A$5$
- B$15$
- C$20$
- D$10$
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