The acidic buffer $(HX + NaX)$ can be best used to maintain the $pH$ in the range $(4 - 6)$. Find the $pK_b$ of $X^-$.

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $7$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    $11$

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