Aqueous solutions of $\mathrm{HNO}_3, \mathrm{KOH}$, $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$, and $\mathrm{CH}_3…

Aqueous solutions of $\mathrm{HNO}_3, \mathrm{KOH}$, $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$, and $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}$ of identical concentrations are provided. The pair(s) of solutions which form a buffer upon mixing is(are)
  1. $\mathrm{HNO}_3$ and $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$
  2. $\mathrm{KOH}$ and $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}$
  3. $\mathrm{HNO}_3$ and $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}$
  4. $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$ and $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}$

Solution

$\mathrm{HNO}_3$ and $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COONa}$ can form buffer if the amount of $\mathrm{HNO}_3$ is limited. However concentrations are same but the amount can differ with manipulation of volume. Ionic equilibrium Conceptual II

Asked in: JEE Advanced 2010 (Paper 1)

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