Problem: What is the pH of a solution that consists of 0.50 M H2C6H6O6 (ascorbic acid) and 0.75 M NaHC6H6O6 (sodium ascorbate)? a. 3.76 b. 4.34 c. 3.99 d. 4.57

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What is the pH of a solution that consists of 0.50 M H2C6H6O6 (ascorbic acid) and 0.75 M NaHC6H6O6 (sodium ascorbate)? 

a. 3.76 

b. 4.34 

c. 3.99 

d. 4.57

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