Which of the following acids has the most stable conjugate base? A) CH₃CO₂H B) CH₃CHO C) CH₃CH₂OH D) CH₃CH₂SH E) CH₃SO₃H

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The most stable conjugate base is formed from the strongest acid, which in this case is E) CH3SO3H (methanesulfonic acid). Its conjugate base, CH3SO3-, is highly stable due to the resonance stabilization and inductive effects of the sulfonate group.

Which of the Following Acids Has the Most Stable Conjugate