Which species in a buffer composed of acetic acid and sodium acetate primarily reacts…

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Problem

Which species in a buffer composed of acetic acid and sodium acetate primarily reacts with a small amount of added hydrochloric acid? (a)

\text{Na}^+

(b)

\text{CH}_3\text{COOH}

(c)

\text{CH}_3\text{COO}^-

(d)

\text{H}_2\text{O}