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To obtain a buffer which should be suitable for maintaining a $p H$ of about $4-5$, we need to have in solution, a mixture of
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Options:
  • A A strong base + its salt with a weak acid
  • B A weak base + its salt with a strong acid
  • C A strong acid + its salt with a weak base
  • D A weak acid + its salt with a strong base
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A weak acid + its salt with a strong base
A weak acid and its salt with a strong base maintain $\mathrm{pH} 4$ - 5

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