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An example for a neutral buffer is
ChemistryIonic EquilibriumKCETKCET 2013
Options:
  • A ammonium hydroxide and ammonium chloride
  • B acetic acid and sodium acetate
  • C acetic acid and ammonium hydroxide
  • D citric acid and sodium citrate
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The correct answer is: acetic acid and ammonium hydroxide
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).

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