Consider the following statements : Statement–1 : An aqueous solution of NaH₂PO₄ is acidic and that of Na₂HPO₄ is basic in nature. Statement–2 : An equimolar mixture of NaH₂PO₄ and Na₂HPO₄ acts as a buffer. Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

(b) Both Statement–1 and Statement–2 are true and Statement–1 is the correct explanation of Statement–2

(c) Statement–1 is true but Statement–2 is false

(d) Statement–1 is false but Statement–2 is true

Consider the following statements : | Geo-Scientist Prelims 2024 Chemistry Q15

Consider the following statements :

Statement–1 : An aqueous solution of NaH₂PO₄ is acidic and that of Na₂HPO₄ is basic in nature.
Statement–2 : An equimolar mixture of NaH₂PO₄ and Na₂HPO₄ acts as a buffer.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

(a) Both Statement–1 and Statement–2 are true and Statement–1 is not the correct explanation of Statement–2
(b) Both Statement–1 and Statement–2 are true and Statement–1 is the correct explanation of Statement–2
(c) Statement–1 is true but Statement–2 is false
(d) Statement–1 is false but Statement–2 is true

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