The conjugate acid of HSO₄- is

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The conjugate acid of a base is formed by adding a proton (H⁺) to the base. In this case, the base is HSO₄-, and the addition of a proton results in the formation of H₂SO₄, which is option C. The other options are not correct because: 
A) SO₄2- is the conjugate base of HSO₄-, not its conjugate acid.
B) HSO₄ is the same as the original compound, HSO₄-, and not its conjugate acid. 
D) H₂SO₄- is a polyatomic ion with a negative charge, which cannot be a conjugate acid. 
E) HSO₃- is a different compound with a different chemical formula and cannot be the conjugate acid of HSO₄-.

The Conjugate Acid of HSO₄- Is