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Which of the following solutions containing weak acid and salt of its conjugate base has maximum buffer capaity?

A

[salt] = [acid]

B

`"[salt]" gt "[acid]"`

C

`"[salt]" lt "[acid] is minimum"`

D

[salt] `+` [acid] is minimum

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A
Maximum buffer capacity is obtained when [Salt] = [Acid].
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