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`H_(2)CO_(3)+NaHCO_(3)` found in blood helps in maintaining pH of the blood close to 7.4. An excess of acid entering the blood stream is removed by:A. `HCO_(3)^(-)`B. `H_(2)CO_(3)`C. `H^(+)`D. `CO_(3)^(2-)`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Excess of acid entering the blood stream will react with `HCO_(3)^(-)` to produce `H_(2)CO_(3)` and this newly produced `H_(2)CO_(3)` will not further dissociate due to common ion effect.


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