A weak acid may function as a
A) transfer group.
B) buffer.
C) hydroxyl donor.
D) cation.
E) salt.
B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Water, Acids, Bases, and Salts
Learning Outcome: 2.19
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