What Is the Conjugate Acid of HCO₃⁻

question 72

Multiple Choice

What is the conjugate acid of HCO₃⁻ ?

• A)H₃O⁺
• B)H₂O
• C)CO₃^2-
• D)OH^-
• E)H₂CO₃

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Definitions:

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