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A Popular Buffer Solution Consists of Carbonate (CO32) and Hydrogen

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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 CO 3 2 and 0.1 M HCO 3
B) 1 L of 0.1 M CO 3 2 and 0.9 M HCO 3
C) 1 L of 0.5 M CO 3 2 and 0.5 M HCO 3
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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