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Question
Assertion (A): An aqueous solution of ammonium acetate can act as a buffer.
Reason (R): Acetic acid is a weak acid and \[\ce{NH4OH}\] is a weak base.
Options
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A.
A is false but R is true.
Both A and R are false.
Solution
A is false but R is true.
Explanation:
Salt of weak acid and weak base can form buffer solution.
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