Q.

Which of the following is/are correct for buffer solution?

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a

Basic buffer will be effective within the pH range (pKw pKb ± 1)

b

H3PO4 + NaH2PO4 is not a buffer solution 

c

Buffer behaves most effectively when the [Salt]/[Acid] ratio equal to one 

d

Acidic buffer will be effective within in the pH range (pKa ± 1)

answer is A, B, D.

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Detailed Solution

For acidic Buffer, Buffer capacity is maximum at pH = pKa and for basic buffer, it is maximum at pH = pKw =pKb.

Buffer is always effective within a pH range of 1 with respect to the pH at maximum buffer

capacity.

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