Which of the Following Acids Is the Conjugate Acid of the Bisulfate

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acids is the conjugate acid of the bisulfate ion, HSO₄^- ?

• A) HSO₃^-
• B) SO₄^2-
• C) SO₃^2-
• D) H₂SO₄
• E) None of the above.

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