HCl(aq) + H\(_2\)O(l) → H\(_3\)O+(aq) + Cl\(^-\)(aq)
In the reaction above, Cl\(^-\)(aq) is the
a
conjugate acid
b
acid
c
conjugate base
d
base
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onwosiiyk
12 years ago
The answer is correct according to bronsted and lowry theory of acid and base. Here the acid is the proton donor while the base is the proton acceptor for example: CH3COOH + H2O = H3O+ + CH3COO-. In the reaction above ethanoate is the conjugate base. Thanks.


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