Question

What is the conjugate base of H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)?

• A. H\(_2\)O
• B. OH\(^-\)
• C. HSO\(_4^-\)
• D. SO\(_4^{2-}\)

Hint:

A conjugate base is the species that remains after an acid has donated a proton. For sulfuric acid (H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)), the conjugate base is HSO\(_4^-\).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The conjugate base of a strong acid is the species formed when the acid donates a proton (H\(^+\)).
For sulfuric acid (H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)), the conjugate base is formed when one proton is lost, producing HSO\(_4^-\).
This is the species that remains after H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) loses one proton.
Thus, the correct answer is (c).