Identify the conjugate base of CH₃COOH in the reaction CH₃COOH + HSO₄^- H₂SO₄ + CH₃COO^- A)HSO₄^- B)SO₄^2- C)CH₃COO^- D)H₂SO₄ E)OH^-

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The conjugate base of an acid is the species that remains after the acid has donated a proton. In this reaction, CH₃COOH donates a proton (H+) to HSO₄^-, forming its conjugate base, which is CH₃COO^-. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Identify the Conjugate Base of CH3COOH in the Reaction CH3COOH

Identify the Conjugate Base of CH₃COOH in the Reaction CH₃COOH