Answer to Question #201149 in Chemistry for Mark

Question

Write the formula of the conjugate acid or base of the following substances:

1.     Acid

a.      HClO

b.     C₆H₅COOH

c.      HC₂O₄

2.     Bases

a.      F

^{b.      Â} S²

c.      HSO₃

Answer 1

1.

a. HClO, conjugate base ClO^-;

b. C₆H₅COOH, conjugate base C₆H₅COO^-;

c. HC₂O₄, conjugate base C₂O₄^-.

2.

a. F, conjugate base F^-;

b.^ S^2-, conjugate base S^2-;

c. HSO₃, conjugate base SO₃^-.