Identify the Conjugate Base of CH₃COOH in the Reaction CH₃COOH $\rarr$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Identify the conjugate base of CH₃COOH in the reaction CH₃COOH + HSO₄^- $\rarr$ H₂SO₄ + CH₃COO^-

• A)HSO₄^-
• B)SO₄^2-
• C)CH₃COO^-
• D)H₂SO₄
• E)OH^-

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