I think the answer is number D…. I think
Answer:
Hypochlorous acid - Sodium hypochlorite
Explanation:
A buffer works when pH you want is ± 1 unit of pKa of the buffer. For example, for a buffer with pKa 7, it works between 6 and 8 (7-1 and 7+1).
pKa = -log Ka:
pKa boric acid - Sodium borate: 9.23. As you want a pH of 8.0. This buffer has a pKa too high.
pKa Hypochlorous acid - Sodium hypochlorite: 7.46. With this pKa, this buffer is a great choice to prepare it with a pH = 8.0
pKa Formic acid - Sodium formate: 3.74. This pKa is too low to make a buffer with pH = 8.0
Best choice is:
<h3>Hypochlorous acid - Sodium hypochlorite</h3>
