The H₂PO₄^- Ion Has Both a Conjugate Acid and a Conjugate

question 38

Multiple Choice

The H₂PO₄^- ion has both a conjugate acid and a conjugate base. It is true that

• A) H₃PO₄ is the conjugate acid.
• B) HPO₄^2- is the conjugate base.
• C) H₂PO₃^- is the conjugate base.
• D) More than one correct response.
• E) No correct response.

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