A buffer solution contains 0.150 M HCO₂H and 0.225M HCO₂Na and has a pH of 3.75. What is the final pH if 5.00 mL of 1.00M HCl are added to 100.0 mL of this solution?

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The addition of a strong acid (HCl) to a buffer solution will slightly change the pH, but due to the buffer's capacity, the change will not be drastic. The pH will decrease slightly from 3.75, making 3.51 the most reasonable answer among the given options.

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