Answer to Question #326750 in General Chemistry for Natz

Question

Which of the following is a conjugate acid-base pair?

A. F– and HCO3–

B. F– and H2CO3–

C. HF and F–

D. HF and H2CO3–

Answer 1

The conjugate acid-base pair is the one in which the acid and its conjugate-base differ in only one proton: H+.

So, HF = F- + H++.

Therefore, correct answer is C (HF and F–).

Answer: C.