Question
Chemistry Question on Acids and Bases
The strongest conjugate base is
A
NO3−
B
Cl−
C
SO42−
D
CH3COO−
Answer
CH3COO−
Explanation
Solution
Weak acid forms strong conjugate base. In HNO3,HCl,H2SO4, and CH3COOH,CH3COOH is weakest acid, so its conjugate base is strongest CH3COOH⇌CH3COO−+H+