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Which of the following is the definition of a buffer? an organic compound which

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Question

Which of the following is the definition of a buffer?

an organic compound which is only soluble in an organic solvent

a substance that catalyzes a reaction

a solution containing a strong acid and its conjugate base

            a solution containing a weak base and its conjugate acid

a solution containing a strong base and its conjugate acid

A.

an organic compound which is only soluble in an organic solvent

B.

a substance that catalyzes a reaction

C.

a solution containing a strong acid and its conjugate base

D.

            a solution containing a weak base and its conjugate acid

E.

a solution containing a strong base and its conjugate acid

Explanation / Answer

   a solution containing a weak base and its conjugate acid

option D is correct

Buffer = (weak acid + its conjugate base) or (weak baase +its conjugate acid )

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