What Is the Conjugate Acid of HPO₄^2-(aq)

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the conjugate acid of HPO₄^2-(aq) ?

• A)H₃PO₄(aq)
• B)HPO₄^2-(aq)
• C)H₂PO₄^-(aq)
• D)PO₄^3-(aq)
• E)H₃O⁺(aq)

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