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PRACTICE 1: Which one of the following combinations does not create a buffer? a) HC2H302 and K C2H302 b) H2SO3 and NaHSO3 C)
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acidic buffer is formed by weak acid and its conjugate base

basic buffer is formed by weak base and its conjugate acid

a)

HC2H3O2 is weak acid

C2H3O2- is conjugate base

They form acidic buffer

b)

H2SO3 is weak acid

HSO3- is conjugate base

They form acidic buffer

c)

H3PO4 is weak acid

H2PO4- is conjugate base

They form acidic buffer

d)

HNO3 is strong acid.

It will not form buffer

e)

NH3 is weak base

NH4+ is conjugate acid

They form basic buffer

Answer: d

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