Which of the following pairs of solution would you use to prepare a buffer with pH = 7.45

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Which of the following pairs of solution would you use to prepare a buffer with pH = 7.45?

         (A) Acetic acid + sodium acetate; (CH3CO2H has Ka = 1.8 x 10–5)

         (B) Sodium dihydrogen phosphate + sodium hydrogen phosphate; (H2PO4 has Ka = 6.2 x 10–8)

         (C) Ammonium chloride + ammonia; (NH3 has Kb = 1.8 x 10–5)

         (D) Sodium hydrogen carbonate + sodium carbonate; (HCO3 has Ka = 5.6 x 10–11)

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