Given that the mixture contains a weak base (NH4OH) and its salt with a strong acid (NH4Cl), it acts as a basic buffer.
According to Henderson-Hasselbalch equation for a basic buffer:
pOH=pKb+log[Base][Salt]
We are given:
pH=9.25
[Base]=0.1 N=0.1 M (since valency factor is 1)
[Salt]=0.1 N=0.1 M
We know that pH+pOH=14 at 298 K.
pOH=14−9.25=4.75
Now, substituting the values into the buffer equation:
4.75=pKb+log(0.10.1)
4.75=pKb+log(1)
Since log(1)=0, we get:
pKb=4.75
Thus, the pKb of NH4OH is 4.75.