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Assertion (A) The \(\mathrm{pH}\) of a buffer solution containing equal moles of acetic acid and sodium acetate is 4.8 ( \(\mathrm{p} K_a\) of acetic acid is 4.8). Reason (R) The ionic product of water at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is \(10^{-14} \mathrm{~mol}^2 . \mathrm{L}^{-2}\). The correct answer is

A Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C (A) is true but (R) is not true
D (A) is not true but (R) is true

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(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

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Both (A) and (R) are true statement but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). \(\mathrm{pH}\) of a buffer solution is given by Henderson-Haselbalch equation.…

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.

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