Concept explainers
Draw the structure of the conjugate base of each acid.
(a)
Interpretation:
The conjugate base of the acid
Concept Introduction:
Conjugate base: A conjugate base is the product formed by a loss of proton from an acid. The conjugate base of the acid A will be
Explanation of Solution
A proton is removed from the acid to form the conjugate base.
Nitrous acid loses a proton to form nitrite ion
(b)
Interpretation:
The conjugate base of carbonic acid has to be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
Explanation of Solution
The conjugate base is formed by removing a proton from the acid.
Carbonic acid
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