Which one of the following pairs cannot be mixed together to form a buffer solution? A)HONH₂, HONH₃Cl B)NaCl, HCl C)RbOH, HF D)KOH, HNO₂ E)H₂SO₃, KHSO₃

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A buffer solution requires a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid. NaCl and HCl are both strong electrolytes and do not act as a weak acid or base, so they cannot form a buffer solution. The other pairs listed contain at least one weak acid or base and its conjugate.

Which One of the Following Pairs Cannot Be Mixed Together