Question

Assertion (A) : An aqueous solution of ammonium acetate can act as a buffer.
Reason (R) : Acetic acid is a weak acid and $NH_4OH$ is a weak base.

• A. Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of$ A.$
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A.$
• C. $A$ is false but $R$ is true.
• D. Both $A$ and $R$ are false

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Aqueous solution of a salt of weak acid and weak base can act as a buffer