For any given tax,imposing a tax in a market with a highly inelastic demand will:

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In a market with highly inelastic demand, consumers are less sensitive to changes in price, meaning that they will continue to purchase the same amount of the product even with a tax imposed. Therefore, the tax will generate higher revenues for the government because consumers are still willing to pay the higher price despite the tax. In contrast, a market with elastic demand means that consumers are more price-sensitive and may reduce their consumption when faced with a tax, leading to lower revenues for the government. The deadweight loss associated with the tax is not affected by the elasticity of demand.

For Any Given Tax,imposing a Tax in a Market with a Highly