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Statement - I . An aqueous solution of ammonium acetate can act as buffer.
Statement - II. An aqueous solution of any pure salt acts as a buffer.
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An aqueous solution of any pure salt does not act as a buffer. Only certain salts (usually of weak acids and/or weak bases) can show buffering behavior.
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