MCQ
Buffer Solution is prepared by mixing $.........$
  • Weak acid and its salt of strong base.
  • B
    Strong acid $+$ its salt of strong base.
  • C
    Weak acid $+$ its salt of weak base.
  • D
    Strong base $+$ its salts of strong acid.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Weak acid and its salt of strong base.
A solution that resists change in $pH$ value upon addition of a small amount of strong acid or base $($less than $1 \%)$ or when the solution is diluted is called buffer solution.
An acidic buffer solution consists of a solution of a weak acid and its salt with a strong base. while basic buffer solution consists of a mixture of a weak base and its salt with strong acid.

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