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The pH of the given buffer is to be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
The buffer is a solution that resists any change in pH on addition of
(b)
Interpretation:
The pH of the given buffer is to be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
The buffer is a solution that resists any change in pH on addition of
(c)
Interpretation:
The pH of the given buffer is to be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
The buffer is a solution that resists any change in pH on addition of
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