A solution of which of the following would be a good buffer system? A) HCl and NaOH B) HCl and H₂O C) CH₃COOH and NaCH₃COO D) NaOH and KOH

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A good buffer system consists of a weak acid and its corresponding conjugate base or a weak base and its corresponding conjugate acid. Option C consists of acetic acid (CH3COOH) and its conjugate base (NaCH3COO), which makes it a good buffer system. Options A and D do not contain a weak acid or base and option B contains a strong acid, which would not form a buffer system.

A Solution of Which of the Following Would Be a Good