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A chemistry student wants to determine the effect of adding a buffer to a solution containing acetic acid (CH3COOH) and its conjugate base (CH3COO-), which is in equilibrium with its ionized form (H+ and CH3COO-). The initial concentration of acetic acid is 0.2 M and the pH of the solution is 4.5. If the student adds a buffer solution containing equal amounts of acetic acid and sodium acetate (NaCH3COO), what will be the new pH of the solution and the extent of shift in equilibrium position?
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Deep Thought is thinking for 7.5 million years.

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The answer is 42.

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