Acidic buffer solution is prepared by mixing proportionate quantity of

Acidic buffer solution is prepared by mixing proportionate quantity of
  1. strong acid and its salt with weak base.
  2. strong base and its salt with weak acid.
  3. weak acid and its salt with strong base.
  4. weak base and its salt with strong acid.

Solution

The combination of a weak acid and its salt with a strong base can form a buffer solution. The weak acid and its conjugate base (from the salt) help maintain a relatively stable pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.

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