When equal molar amounts of the following sets of compounds are mixed in water,which will not form a buffer solution? A)KH₂PO₄ with K₂HPO₄ B)NH₃ with NH₄I C)CH₃CO₂H with LiCH₃CO₂ D)HNO₃ with LiNO₃

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A buffer solution requires a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid. HNO3 is a strong acid, and LiNO3 is a salt that does not provide a conjugate base for buffering.

When Equal Molar Amounts of the Following Sets of Compounds