Question
Chemistry Question on Equilibrium
An example for a neutral buffer is
A
Ammonium hydroxide and Ammonium chloride
B
Acetic acid and Sodium acetate
C
Acetic acid and Ammonium hydroxide
D
Citric acid and Sodium citrate
Answer
Acetic acid and Ammonium hydroxide
Explanation
Solution
Acetic acid and sodium acetate, citric acid and sodium citrate are acidic buffers, whereas ammonium hydroxide and ammonium chloride is a basic buffer solution. A neutral buffer is a solution of weak acid (acetic acid) and weak base (ammonium hydroxide).