You are asked to prepare a buffer solution with a pH of 3.50. The following solutions, all 0.100 M, are available to you: HCOOH, CH3COOH, H3PO4 , NaCHOO, NaCH3COO, and NaH2PO4.  What would be the best combination to make the required buffer solution? Select one: a.NaH2PO4 and HCOOH b. NaH2PO4 and NaCHOO c. CH3COOH and NaCH3COO d. HCOOH and NaCHOO e. H3PO4 and NaH2PO4

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You are asked to prepare a buffer solution with a pH of 3.50. The following solutions, all 0.100 M, are available to you: HCOOH, CH3COOH, H3PO4 , NaCHOO, NaCH3COO, and NaH2PO4

What would be the best combination to make the required buffer solution?

Select one:
a.NaH2POand HCOOH
b. NaH2POand NaCHOO
c. CH3COOH and NaCH3COO
d. HCOOH and NaCHOO
e. H3PO4 and NaH2PO4
 
 
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