You are preparing a sample for Kjeldahl analysis. Based on the protein information in the sample, you need to use a buffer with pH=8. Which of the following weak base and its conjugate acid will you use?

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You are preparing a sample for Kjeldahl analysis. Based on the protein information in the sample, you need to use a buffer with pH=8. Which of the following weak base and its conjugate acid will you use?

a. NH2OH, pKb = 8.04
b. CH3CH2NH2, pKb = 3.37
c. NaH2PO4, pKa = 7.21




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