At Physiological PH, Most Carboxylic Acids Exist in Their Conjugate

question 106

Multiple Choice

At physiological pH, most carboxylic acids exist in their conjugate base form.Which structure illustrates the conjugate base of a carboxylic acid?

• A) HCOOH
• B) CH₃COO⁺
• C) HCOO⁺
• D) HCOO^-
• E) CH₃COOH₂⁺

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