Which of the following acids has the weakest conjugate base? A) CH₃COOH B) C₆H₅OH C) H₂SO₄ D) H₃PO₄

Name: Which of the following acids has the weakest conjugate base? A) CH 3 COOH B) C 6 H 5 OH C) H 2 SO 4 D) H 3 PO 4
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In a weak acid-strong base conjugate pair, the weaker the acid, the stronger the conjugate base. Out of the given options, H₂SO₄ has the weakest acid (due to the electron donating nature of the sulfur atoms), which means it will have the strongest conjugate base.

Which of the Following Acids Has the Weakest Conjugate Base