The conjugate acid of HPO₄^{2 -} is:

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The conjugate acid is formed by adding a proton (H+) to the given compound. The compound has multiple acidic protons (H+) so there are multiple possible conjugate acids. However, only one of the choices includes a proton added to the P12 group, which is the most basic group in the compound. This indicates that the proton would most likely be added to this group to form the conjugate acid. Additionally, the choice includes the correct number of atoms and charge balancing. Therefore, choice B is the best option.

The Conjugate Acid of HPO42 - Is

The Conjugate Acid of HPO₄^{2 -} Is