pKa for a certain weak acid is 4.0. What should be the [salt] to [acid] ratio, if we have to prepare a buffer with pH = 5 by using monobasic acid and one of its salt?
- A10: 1
- B1: 10
- C4: 5
- D5: 4
✓ Correct answer: A
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