You prepare a buffer solution by dissolving 2.00 g each of benzoic acid (HC7H5O2, MW = 122.12) and sodium benzoate (NaC7H5O2, MW = 144.10) in 750.0 mL of water.  The pKb of sodium benzoate is 9.80.  What is the pH of this buffer solution?  [Assume no volume change.]

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You prepare a buffer solution by dissolving 2.00 g each of benzoic acid (HC7H5O2, MW = 122.12) and sodium benzoate (NaC7H5O2, MW = 144.10) in 750.0 mL of water.  The pKb of sodium benzoate is 9.80.  What is the pH of this buffer solution?  [Assume no volume change.]

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