Question $5(1$ point$)$

A researcher is working with a $300\mathrm{.}00mL$ of a $0\mathrm{.}44M$ solution of newly synthesized

protein with a pKa of $5\mathrm{.}2.$ The researchers lab currently has access to the following:

water, acetic acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, oxalic acid, acetate, oxalate,

sulfate, ammonium and ammonia. What is the appropriate ratio of base to acid to

ensure buffering for optimal protein functionality? Report your final answer below to

one decimal place.

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