A particular buffer solution consists of a weak acid and its conjugate base.How could this buffer solution be modified so as to increase its buffer capacity against added base?
A) Increase the concentration of the weak acid.
B) Increase the concentration of its conjugate base.
C) Use a strong base and its conjugate acid instead.
D) Use a strong acid and its conjugate base instead.
E) Make the concentrations of the weak acid and its conjugate base equal.
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