BHU PMT BHU PMT (Mains) Solved Paper-2010

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    Directions : In the following question more than one of the answers given may be correct. Select the correct answer and mark it according to the code:

    Which of the following will function as buffer? (1)\[NaCl+NaOH\] (2) Borax + Boric acid (3)\[Na{{H}_{2}}P{{O}_{4}}+NaHP{{O}_{4}}\] (4)\[N{{H}_{4}}Cl+N{{H}_{4}}OH\]

    A)  1, 2 and 3 are correct

    B)  1 and 2 are correct

    C)   2 and 4 are correct

    D)  1 and 3 are correct

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                     Buffer is a mixture of a weak acid/weak base and its conjugate base/conjugate acid. eg, borax (conjugate base) + boric acid (weak acid),\[N{{H}_{4}}Cl\](conjugate acid)+\[N{{H}_{4}}OH\] (weak base).


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