A buffer solution that is 0.100 M in both HCOOH and HCOOK has a pH = 3.75. A student says that if a very small amount of 0.100 M HCl is added to the buffer, the pH will decrease by a very small amount. Which of the following best supports the student's claim? (A) HCOO will accept a proton from HCl to produce more HCOOH and H2O(B) HCOOH will accept a proton from HCl to produce more HCOO and H2O. (C) HCOO wil donate a proton to HCl to produce more HCOOH and H2O (D) HCOOH will donate a proton to HCl to produce more HCOO and H2O.

Option (A) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Chemical equation for the given reaction is as follows.

And, the expression to calculate pH of this reaction is as follows.

      pH =

As the concentration of is directly proportional to pH. Hence, when there occurs a decrease in the pH of the solution the will also decrease.

Thus, we can conclude that the statement, HCOO will accept a proton from HCl to produce more HCOOH and , best supports the student's claim.

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