What is the conjugate base of ?
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
A conjugate base is what remains after a species donates a proton. Treating as the acid and stripping off one , , leaves the oxide ion. So the conjugate base of hydroxide is .
JEE Main · 2005 · 08 May 2005 · Offline · Single correct option