What is the conjugate base of #HSO_4^-#?

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anor277
Jun 13, 2016

The conjugate base of any species is the original beast LESS a proton, #H^+#.

Explanation:

So if we remove a proton from bisulfate anion we get sulfate ion:

#HSO_4^(-) rarr H^+ + SO_4^(2-)#

Bisulfate is still a fairly strong acid; as the conjugate base of sulfuric acid, #H_2SO_4#.

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