Buffer Solution is prepared by mixing _________________.

Weak acid and its salt of strong base

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Strong acid + its salt of strong base

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Weak acid + its salt of weak base

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The correct option is A Weak acid and its salt of strong base
A solution that resists change in pH value upon addition of a small amount of strong acid or base (less than 1 %) or when the solution is diluted is called buffer solution.
An acidic buffer solution consists of a $solution of a weak acid and its salt with a strong base.$ while basic buffer solution consists of a mixture of a weak base and its salt with strong acid.

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Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of
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(c) strong acid and weak base
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Q. Assertion :Weak acid + Salt of this acid with a strong base will behave like a buffer Reason: Weak base+ Salt of this base with a strong acid behave like a buffer

Q. Assertion :Mixture of

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and

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is not a buffer solution. Reason: Acid buffer contains the mixture of weak acid and its salt with strong base.

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