PH of solution from mixing four solutions

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The discussion revolves around calculating the pH of a solution formed by mixing NaCl, HCl, HNO3, and NaOAc. NaCl does not affect the pH, while HCl and HNO3 contribute hydronium ions. The presence of NaOAc, a weak base, leads to the formation of acetic acid upon reaction with hydronium. An ICE table was initially used, but it was noted that the resulting solution's pH should be determined using a specific equation for a buffer solution. The final pH calculated was not among the provided answer choices, indicating a potential oversight in accounting for acetic acid.
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Homework Statement


What is the pH of the solution that results from mixing the following four solutions together:
(i) 150 ml of 0.250M NaCl
(ii) 300 ml of 0.200M HCl
(iii) 100 ml of 0.050M HNO3
(iv) 450ml of 0.200M NaOAc


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Firstly, NaCl does not contribute to the pH of the solution.
HCl and HNO3 are both strong acids and contribute 0.065 mol of hydronium.
There are also 0.09 mol of NaOAc (weak base) in the solution.
The hydronium reacts with NaOAc, resulting in 0.025 mol of NaOAc in a 1L solution (0.025M NaOAc).

Setting up an ICE table for acetate and acetic acid and using Kb for acetate is equal to 5.56x10-10 i worked out that the concentration of OH was 3.73x10-6.
Then -log[OH] resulting in pOH of 5.43,
pH of 8.57

However, my answer is not in the choices that are given to me.
choices:
4.22
4.33
2.74
4.98
5.16

can anyone help?
thanks
 
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0.065M of hydronium
0.09M of NaOAc

Once they react, you have a solution containing both acetic acid and its conjugate base. Such a solution has a name and its pH is described by specific equation. ICE table is useless here.
 
Thanks.
I had completely forgotten about the acetic acid that forms.
 
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