The $pH$ of a buffer solution containing $0.2 \ mol/L$ $CH_3COONa$ and $1.5 \ mol/L$ $CH_3COOH$ is ($K_a$ for acetic acid is $1.8 \times 10^{-5}$).

  • A
    $3.86$
  • B
    $5.8$
  • C
    $2.4$
  • D
    $9.2$

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