Find the $pH$ when $0.2 \, mol$ of $HCl$ is added to $1 \, L$ of a solution containing $1 \, M$ $CH_3COOH$ and $1 \, M$ $CH_3COO^-$. Assume the total volume remains $1 \, L$. Given $K_a$ for $CH_3COOH = 1.8 \times 10^{-5}$.

  • A
    $5.89$
  • B
    $3.97$
  • C
    $6.71$
  • D
    $4.56$

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