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Question

The conjugate base of $HPO^{2-}_4$ is

A

$PO^{3-}_4$

B

$H_2PO^-_4$

C

$H_3PO_4$

D

$H_3PO_3$

Answer

$PO^{3-}_4$

Explanation

Solution

$HPO^{-}_{4} {<=>} H^{+}+PO^{3-}_{4}$ Base is obtained by loss of $H^{+}$