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Question:

Which will make a basic buffer?

50mL of 0.1M NaOH + 25mL of 0.1M CH3COOH

100mL of 0.1M HCl + 100mL of 0.1M NaOH

100mL of 0.1M CH3COOH + 100mL of 0.1M NaOH

100mL of 0.1M HCl + 200mL of 0.1M NH4OH

Solution:

Correct option is 4) 100mL of 0.1M HCl + 200mL of 0.1M NH4OH

  1. CH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COONa + H2O
    25mL × 0.1M = 2.5mmol
    50mL × 0.1M = 5mmol
    0 2.5mmol
    2.5mmol
    This is a basic solution due to excess NaOH. This is not a basic buffer.

  2. CH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COONa + H2O
    100mL × 0.1M = 10mmol
    100mL × 0.1M = 10mmol
    0 10mmol
    10mmol
    Hydrolysis of salt takes place. This is not a buffer.

  3. HCl + NH4OH → NH4Cl + H2O
    100mL × 0.1M = 10mmol
    200mL × 0.1M = 20mmol
    0 10mmol
    10mmol
    This is a basic buffer.

  4. HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O
    100mL × 0.1M = 10mmol
    100mL × 0.1M = 10mmol
    0 10mmol
    10mmol
    Neutral solution.