How Many Moles of HCl and HC3H5O3 to Achieve pH 3.77?

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Based on the given information, it appears that you are trying to determine the number of moles of HCl added to a 1L solution of NaC3H5O3 in order to achieve a final pH of 3.77. This type of problem involves using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation and is commonly known as a buffer problem. Additionally, in the second question, the unknown compound HC3H5O3 is being added to a solution of NaOH in order to achieve a final pH of 3.77. In summary, you are looking for the number of moles of HCl added and the common name for this type of problem is a buffer problem. The keywords to use are Buffer and Henderson-Hassel
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Hi again,
I have another question. A 1L sol'n of a compound, NaC3H5O3 has an initial con'c of 0.1M. An unknown number of moles of Hcl is then added to bring a final solution to a Ph of 3.77. How many moles of HCl were added and what is the common name of this type of problem?

Can anyone pls help me and reply soon plssssss.

I have one more question...

1.8g of NaOH(s) was dissolved in one litre of H2O. A compound, HC3H5O3 was added. The final pH of the solution was 3.77. How many moles of HC3H5O3 are needed?

Plsssssssssss help me.
 
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