Which is the conjugate acid in the following reaction? $$\begin{array} { l }
\Theta _ { : \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } } &+&{ \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } O} &?&{\mathrm { CH } _ { 4 } }&\mathrm { HO } ^ { \ominus } \
\text { I } &&\text { II } &&\text { IIII } &\text { IV } \
\end{array}$$

Question

Which is the conjugate acid in the following reaction? $$\begin{array} { l } 
\Theta _ { : \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } } &+&{  \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } O} &?&{\mathrm { CH } _ { 4 } }&\mathrm { HO } ^ { \ominus } \
\text { I } &&\text { II } &&\text { IIII } &\text { IV } \
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The conjugate acid is formed when a base gains a proton. In this reaction, $\Theta _ { : \mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } }$ (I) acts as a base and gains a proton to form $\mathrm { CH } _ { 4 }$ (III), making $\mathrm { CH } _ { 4 }$ the conjugate acid.

Which Is the Conjugate Acid in the Following Reaction A) I B) II C) III D) IV

Which Is the Conjugate Acid in the Following Reaction A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV