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Question

Most important buffering species in the pH range of 4 to 8 in natural water is

A

$CO_3^{2-}$

B

$H_2CO_3$

C

$H_3O^{+}$

D

$HCO_3^{-}$

Answer

$HCO_3^{-}$

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D).