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In a solution of 250 mM sodium phosphate buffer (so the concentration represents all forms of...

In a solution of 250 mM sodium phosphate buffer (so the concentration represents all forms of phosphate no matter the ionization state) at pH 5.2 (the pH of some synaptic vessicles), what is the ratio of H2PO4- to HPO4-2 ? The pKa's of phosporic acid are 2.15, 6.86 and 12.32. Set up the equation to solve for the answer (you aren't expected to give a numerical answer). Is this an appropriate buffer at this pH? Why or why not?

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