What Is the Correct Assignment of the Acid, Base, Conjugate

question 83

Multiple Choice

What is the correct assignment of the acid, base, conjugate acid and conjugate base in the following equilibrium?

• A) 1 = acid; 2 = base; 3 = conjugate acid; 4 = conjugate base
• B) 1 = acid; 2 = base; 3 = conjugate base; 4 = conjugate acid
• C) 1 = base; 2 = acid; 3 = conjugate acid; 4 = conjugate base
• D) 1 = base; 2 = acid; 3 = conjugate base; 4 = conjugate acid

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