Answer to Question #115541 in Molecular Physics | Thermodynamics for Erica Alali

Question

What are the names and formulas of the conjugate bases of these acids: (a) HNO2, and (b) HCOOH (formic acid)?
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Answer 1

Answer:

a) $HNO_2\to NO_2^- +H^+;$

$NO_2$ - nitrogen dioxide;

b)$HCOOH\to HCOO^-+H^+;$

$HCOO^-$ - formate ion.