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Sourav PanApril 24, 2025

Does the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation work for bases?

Does the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation work for bases?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanApril 24, 2025

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– Yes, for weak bases, a similar form of the equation is used: pOH = pKb + log₁₀([HB⁺]/[B]). – This can be converted to pH using the relationship: pH = 14 – pOH. – It is applicable for buffer solutions containing a weak base and its conjugate acid.

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