In the Equilibrium System Described By: PO₄^3-(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the equilibrium system described by: PO₄^3-(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇌ HPO₄^2-(aq) + OH-, Br nsted-Lowry theory would designate:

• A) PO₄^3- and H₂O as the bases
• B) H₂O and OH^- as a conjugate pair
• C) HPO₄^2- and OH^- as the acids
• D) HPO₄^2- and H₂O as a conjugate pair
• E) PO₄^3- as amphiprotic

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