Which is the conjugate base in the following reaction? $$\begin{array} { l }
\mathrm { HCl } &+& \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O } ?&\mathrm { Cl } ^ { \ominus } &+& \mathrm { H } _ { 3 } \mathrm { O }^ { \oplus } \
\text { I }&&\text { II } &\text { III } &&\text { IV } \
\end{array}$$

Question

Which is the conjugate base in the following reaction? $$\begin{array} { l } 
\mathrm { HCl }  &+& \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O } ?&\mathrm { Cl } ^ { \ominus } &+& \mathrm { H } _ { 3 } \mathrm { O }^ { \oplus }  \
\text { I }&&\text { II } &\text { III } &&\text { IV } \
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The conjugate base is the species that remains after an acid donates a proton. In this reaction, HCl donates a proton to become Cl⁻, making Cl⁻ 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