A 1.0 L buffer solution is 0.050 M HC₂H₃O₂ and 0.250 M KC₂H₃O₂.Which of the following actions will destroy the buffer? A) adding 0.050 moles of NaOH B) adding 0.050 moles of HCl C) adding 0.050 moles of HC₂H₃O₂ D) adding 0.050 moles of KC₂H₃O₂ E) All of the above will destroy the buffer.

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Adding 0.050 moles of NaOH will react with the acetic acid, potentially depleting it and destroying the buffer capacity.

A 10 L Buffer Solution Is 0