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Write one application of the following buffer: HCO3- +H2CO3

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Write one application of the following buffer:

`"HCO"_3^-  + "H"_2"CO"_3`

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pH of blood in our body is maintained at 7.36 –7.42 due to `("HCO"_3^-  + "H"_2"CO"_3)` buffer.

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Chapter 3: Ionic Equilibria - Short answer questions (Type- II)

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SCERT Maharashtra Chemistry [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Ionic Equilibria
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