Calculate the $pH$ of a buffer solution containing $0.35 \ M$ weak acid and $0.70 \ M$ of its salt with a strong base if $pK_{a}$ is $4.56$.

  • A
    $6.11$
  • B
    $3.72$
  • C
    $4.86$
  • D
    $5.65$

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