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Chemistry Question on Equilibrium

Which of the following mixtures can be used to prepare a buffer solution ?

A

\ceCH3COOH+CH3COONa\ce{CH3COOH + CH3COONa }

B

\ceCH3COOK+CH3COONa\ce{CH3COOK + CH3COONa }

C

\ceCH3COOH+NH4Cl\ce{CH3COOH + NH4Cl }

D

\ceNaOH+HCl\ce{NaOH + HCl }

Answer

\ceCH3COOH+CH3COONa\ce{CH3COOH + CH3COONa }

Explanation

Solution

A mixture of CH3COOH {CH3COOH} and CH3COONa {CH3COONa} acts as buffer solution around pH 4.75.