Acidic buffer consists of:

Correct answer: B. Weak acid and salt of it with a strong base

  • A. Strong acid and salt of it with a weak base
  • B. Weak acid and salt of it with a strong base
  • C. Strong acid and salt of it with a strong base
  • D. Weak acid and salt of it with a weak base

Explanation

The formation of a buffer solution requires a weak base OR a weak acid with its salt with a strong acid OR a strong base respectively, which is only stated in option B. A and C are incorrect because strong acid with its salt does not form a buffer solution; weak acids with its salt forms a buffer solution. D is theoretically not possible because a weak acid can not react with a weak base to form a salt.

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