A buffer solution is prepared by combining 0.898 moles of formic acid and 0.733 moles of sodium formate. What will the solution pH be if 0.274 moles of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is added to the buffer solution? The K, of formic acid is 1.8 x 104. (Two decimal places)

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A buffer solution is prepared by combining 0.898 moles of formic acid and 0.733 moles of sodium formate. What will the solution pH be if 0.274 moles of sodium hydroxide
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