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Equilibrium: Conjugate pair MCQ

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Conjugate pairMediumQuestion 24029

Question

The conjugate base of H2CO3H_2CO_3 is:

  1. A
    HCO3HCO_3^-
    Correct
  2. B
    CO32CO_3^{2-}
  3. C
    H3O+H_3O^+
  4. D
    OHOH^-

Correct answer

HCO3HCO_3^-

Explanation

Loss of one proton gives bicarbonate.