A Buffer Solution Contains a Mixture of Acetic Acid (HC₂H₃O₂)and $\rightarrow$

question 1

Multiple Choice

A buffer solution contains a mixture of acetic acid (HC₂H₃O₂) and potassium acetate (KC₂H₃O₂) .What reaction will take place if H⁺ is added to this solution?

• A) HC₂H₃O₂ (aq)+ H⁺ (aq)\(\rightarrow\)H₂C₂H₃O₂⁺ (aq)
• B) C₂H₃O₂^- (aq)+ H⁺ (aq)\(\rightarrow\)H₂C₂H₃O₂⁺ (aq)
• C) KC₂H₃O₂ (aq)+ H⁺ (aq)\(\rightarrow\) KHC₂H₃O₂ (aq)
• D) C₂H₃O₂^- (aq)+ H⁺ (aq)\(\rightarrow\)HC₂H₃O₂ (aq)

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