$A$ buffer solution contains equal concentrations of weak acid and its salt with a strong base. Calculate the $pH$ of the buffer solution if the dissociation constant of the weak acid is $1.8 \times 10^{-5}$.

  • A
    $4.7447$
  • B
    $5.142$
  • C
    $5.8496$
  • D
    $4.0128$

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