A buffer is 0.100 M in NH 4 Cl and 0.100 M in NH 3 . When

Question:

A buffer is 0.100 M in NH₄Cl and 0.100 M in NH₃. When a small amount of hydrobromic acid is added to this buffer, which buffer component neutralizes the added acid? a) NH4+ b) Cl c) NH3 d) None of the above (hydrobromic acid will not be neutralized by this buffer).