MCQ
The conjugate base of a strong acid is a
- AStrong base
- BStrong acid
- CWeak acid
- ✓Weak base
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Weak base
d
According to Bronsted-Lowry acid-base theory, the stronger of a pair of acids must form the weaker of a pair of conjugate bases. Therefore, the conjugate base of a strong acid is a weak base.
According to Bronsted-Lowry acid-base theory, the stronger of a pair of acids must form the weaker of a pair of conjugate bases. Therefore, the conjugate base of a strong acid is a weak base.
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