What Is the Conjugate $\underline{\text{ base }}$ Of HPO₄^2-in Aqueous Solution?
A) Not Possible
B) PO₄^3-
C)

question 68

Multiple Choice

What is the conjugate $\underline{\text{ base }}$ of HPO₄^2-in aqueous solution?

• A) not possible
• B) PO₄^3-
• C) HPO₄^2-
• D) H₂PO₄^2-
• E) H₃PO₄

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