PKb of weak base titrated with strong acid

  • #1
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Homework Statement
(see below)
Relevant Equations
titration curve
pH + pOH = 14

at halfway point:
pH=pKa
pOH=pKb
titration curve.png


What is true about the pK of the analyte?
a) pKa = 9.2
b) pKb = 9.2
c) pKb = 4.8
d) pKa = 11.7

The halfway point is at point 4, at approximately pH=9.2. Therefore, the pOH = pKb = 4.8, and I think the answer is c).
The solution says b) is the correct answer. Could anyone explain why, or whether or not my answer is correct? Thanks.
 
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  • #2
Solution is wrong.

Not that you are entirely right, c is not the only correct answer.
 

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