Question:

You are given a solution of a weak acid, HX, with a pK₂ of

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You are given a solution of a weak acid, HX, with a pK₂ of

You are given a solution of a weak acid, HX, with a pK₂ of 4.00. You are provided with a sodium salt, NaX, of the acid's conjugate base. Your goal is to generate a buffer with a pH of 4.36. What value must log([X-]/[HX]) have to make this possible? Report your answer to two decimal places.