How to Determine the Ratio of HX to X- in Solution B?

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The discussion centers on calculating the ratio of weak acid HX to its conjugate base X^- in Solution B after neutralization with sodium hydroxide. Initially, Solution A contains n moles of HX, and the addition of sodium hydroxide neutralizes one third of HX, resulting in Solution B containing two thirds of HX. Therefore, Solution B contains (2/3)n moles of HX and (1/3)n moles of X^-, leading to a ratio of HX to X^- of 2:1.

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I am a little stuck on this question :

Solution A contains n moles of a weak acid HX. The addition of some sodium hydroxide to A neutralises one third of the HX present to produce Solution B.
In terms of the amount, n how many moles of HX are present in Solution B?
I think there are one third n moles.

It then asks to determine the ratio : ____(HX)_____
(X^-)
in solution B ... I AM TOTALLY STUCK WHAT TO DO HERE!

ANY HELP PLEASE
 
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