The principal buffer present in human blood is:

  • A
    $NaH_2PO_4 + Na_2HPO_4$
  • B
    $H_3PO_4 + NaH_2PO_4$
  • C
    $CH_3COOH + CH_3COONa$
  • D
    $H_2CO_3 + HCO_3^-$

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