Four different 1.0 L acetate buffers are listed below.
I. 0.30 M CH₃COOH and 0.10 M CH₃COO⁻
II. 0.20 M CH₃COOH and 0.20 M CH₃COO⁻
III. 0.10 M CH₃COOH and 0.30 M CH₃COO⁻
IV. 0.40 M CH₃COOH and 0.40 M CH₃COO⁻
Which buffer would have the greatest capacity for neutralizing an added strong base such as NaOH?
a) II
b) IV
c) I
d) III