$A$ certain acidic solution contains equal concentrations of $X^-$ and $HX$. If $K_b$ for $X^-$ is $10^{-10}$,then the $pH$ of the buffer is equal to:

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $7$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $14$

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Assertion : Buffer system of carbonic acid and sodium bicarbonate is used for the precipitation of hydroxides of third group elements.
Reason : It maintains the $pH$ to a constant value,about $7.4.$

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