Which of the Following Is the Conjugate Acid of HPO₄^2-

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the conjugate acid of HPO₄^2-

• A) H₃PO₄
• B) H₂PO₄-
• C) PO₄^3-
• D) H₃O⁺

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