How does the addition of few drops of molar nitric acid affect the pH of a solution containing 0.05mol/dm3 benzoic acid and 0.05mol/dm3 of potassium benzoate? What general name is given to such a solution?

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How does the addition of few drops of molar nitric acid affect the pH of a solution containing 0.05mol/dm3 benzoic acid and 0.05mol/dm3 of potassium benzoate?

What general name is given to such a solution?

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