A Buffer Is to Be Prepared by Adding Solid Sodium

question 39

Multiple Choice

A buffer is to be prepared by adding solid sodium acetate to 0.10 M CH₃COOH. Which of the following concentrations of sodium acetate will produce the most effective buffer?

• A)3.0 M CH ₃COONa
• B)2.5 M CH ₃COONa
• C)2.0 M CH ₃COONa
• D)1.5 M CH ₃COONa
• E)0.30 M CH ₃COONa

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