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When acid is added to a buffer solution composed of a weak base B and its salt with strong acid, then the reaction that occurs to maintain the pH is

Correct answer: A. B + H3O+→ BH+ + H2O

  • A. B + H3O+→ BH+ + H2O
  • B. B + H2O → BH+ + OH-
  • C. OH- + BH+→ B + H2O
  • D. BH+ + H2O → B + H3O+

Explanation

Base reacts with added acid to minimize the stress of adding acid.

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