Multiple Choice
A popular buffer solution consists of carbonate (CO32¯) and hydrogen carbonate (HCO3¯) conjugate acid-base pair. Which, if any, of the following such buffers can neutralize the greatest amount of added hydrochloric acid, while remaining within its buffer range?
A) 1 L of 0.9 M CO32¯ and 0.1 M HCO3¯
B) 1 L of 0.1 M CO32¯ and 0.9 M HCO3¯
C) 1 L of 0.5 M CO32¯ and 0.5 M HCO3¯
D) 1 L of 0.1 M CO32¯ and 0.1 M HCO3¯
E) They can all neutralize the same amount of hydrochloric acid.
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