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Assertion :Assertion : pH of a buffer solution is not affected by dilution. Reason: Reason : pH = pKa+logConjugate acid, BH+Base, B.

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If both the assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
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If both the assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
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If assertion is true but reason is false
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If both assertion and reason are false.
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The correct option is A If both the assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
pH of the buffer solution is not affected by dilution because the ratio in the logarithmic term remains unchanged.
Thus option A is correct.

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