Answer:
a. Raise the pH slightly
Explanation:
We know that
Pka of HNO2/KNO2 =3.39
Moles of HNO2 in the buffer=0.247 mol/L×1L=0.247 moles
Moles of NO2-=0.329mol/L×1L=0.329 moles
If 0.271 moles of Ca(OH)2 is added it will neutralise 0.136 moles of acid ,HNO2,remaining HNO2=0.247-0.136=0.111 moles
Moles of NO2- will increase as 0.0333 moles Ca(NO)2 will be formed =0.0333+0.036=0.0693 moles
pH=pka+log [base]/[acid] {henderson -hasselbach equation}
=3.39+log (0.0693/0.0317)=3.39+0.34=3.73
pH=3.73