Which is the conjugate base 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 base 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 base is the species that remains after an acid donates a proton. In this reaction, water (II) donates a proton to form hydroxide ion (IV), making hydroxide ion the conjugate base.

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

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