Consider the Reaction HC₂H₃O₂(aq) + H₂O(l) $\rightarrow$ H₃O⁺(aq) + C₂H₃O₂^-(aq)

question 18

Multiple Choice

Consider the reaction HC₂H₃O₂(aq) + H₂O(l) $\rightarrow$ H₃O⁺(aq) + C₂H₃O₂^-(aq) . Which species is the conjugate acid?

• A) HC₂H₃O₂(aq)
• B) H₂O(l)
• C) H₃O⁺(aq)
• E) two of these

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