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Dibasic phosphate (HPO(4)^(2-)) is a buf...

Dibasic phosphate `(HPO_(4)^(2-))` is a buffer against

A

Toxic chemicals

B

Strong acids

C

Strong base

D

Weak bases and acids.

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C
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