A solution containing which one of the following pairs of substances will be a buffer solution?
A)KI, HI
B)AgBr, HBr
C)CuCl, HCl
D)CsI, HI
E)none of the above

Name: A solution containing which one of the following pairs of substances will be a buffer solution? A)KI, HI B)AgBr, HBr C)CuCl, HCl D)CsI, HI E)none of the above
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A buffer solution requires a weak acid or base and its conjugate salt. All the pairs listed involve strong acids (HI, HBr, HCl) and their salts, which do not form buffer solutions.

A Solution Containing Which One of the Following Pairs of Substances