Answer to Question #165753 in Chemistry for Phyroe

Question #165753

In water solutions, is HCO2- stronger as an acid or as a base? Why?

Expert's answer

HCO₂^- is formate - a monocarboxylic acid anion that is the conjugate base of formic acid.

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