The buffering of HCl by the H₂CO₃-NaHCO₃ buffer pair would A) convert the strong HCl into the weaker H₂CO₃. B) cause a smaller increase of H⁺ ions in the blood. C) decrease the amount of NaHCO₃ in the blood. D) all of the above.

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The buffering action involves converting HCl into the weaker H2CO3 (carbonic acid), which results in a smaller increase of H+ ions in the blood and decreases the amount of NaHCO3 (bicarbonate) in the blood as it reacts with HCl.

The Buffering of HCl by the H2CO3-NaHCO3 Buffer Pair Would

The Buffering of HCl by the H₂CO₃-NaHCO₃ Buffer Pair Would