Which of the following mixtures in water acts as a basic buffer?

  • A
    $NH_4OH + NH_4Cl$
  • B
    $C_6H_5COOH + C_6H_5COONa$
  • C
    $HCOOH + HCOOK$
  • D
    $CH_3COOH + CH_3COONa$

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