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MHT CET · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

Acidic buffer solution is prepared by mixing proportionate quantity of

  1. A strong acid and its salt with weak base.
  2. B strong base and its salt with weak acid.
  3. C weak acid and its salt with strong base.
  4. D weak base and its salt with strong acid.
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(C) weak acid and its salt with strong base.

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The combination of a weak acid and its salt with a strong base can form a buffer solution. The weak acid and its conjugate base (from the salt) help maintain a relatively stable pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.