Under which condition does a basic buffer follow the equation $pOH - pK_b = 1$?

  • A
    $[\text{Conjugate Acid}] : [\text{Base}] = 1 : 10$
  • B
    $[\text{Conjugate Acid}] = [\text{Base}]$
  • C
    $[\text{Conjugate Acid}] : [\text{Base}] = 10 : 1$
  • D
    None of these

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