A Popular Buffer Solution Consists of Carbonate (CO₃^2-) and Hydrogen

question 74

Multiple Choice

A popular buffer solution consists of carbonate (CO₃^2-) and hydrogen carbonate (HCO₃^-) conjugate acid-base pair. Which, if any, of the following such buffers has the highest buffer capacity?

• A) 0.9 M CO₃^2- and 0.1 M HCO₃^-
• B) 0.1 M CO₃^2- and 0.9 M HCO₃^-
• C) 0.5 M CO₃^2- and 0.5 M HCO₃^-
• D) 0.1 M CO₃^2- and 0.1 M HCO₃^-
• E) They all have the same buffer capacity.

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