Which of the Following Solutions Has the Greatest Buffer Capacity

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following solutions has the greatest buffer capacity?

• A) A 1.0 L aqueous solution of 1.00 M HCl
• B) A 1.0 L mixture of 1.00 M H₃PO₄ and 1.00 M H₂PO₄−
• C) A 1.0 L mixture of 1.00 M H₃PO₄ and 0.500 M NaOH
• D) A 1.0 L mixture of 1.00 M H₂PO₄− and 1.00 M HCl
• E) A 1.0 L aqueous solution of 0.75 M H₂SO₄

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