Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) A strong acid is composed of a proton and an anion that have a very strong attraction for one another.
B) A weak base is composed of a cation and an anion with a very weak attraction between them.
C) A strong acid has a strong conjugate base.
D) The conjugate base of a very weak acid is stronger than the conjugate base of a strong acid.
E) None of the above statements is true.

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The conjugate base of a very weak acid will be very strong because it will have a low affinity for the proton. On the other hand, the conjugate base of a strong acid will be weak because it will have a high affinity for the proton. Therefore, statement D is true. Statements A, B, and C are all false.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE