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Would it be incorrect to say that H2CO3 is the conjugate acid of HCO3- ?

 

[SadCeliac]

Would it be incorrect to say that H2CO3 is the conjugate acid of HCO3- ?

H2CO3 <--> HCO3- + H+ [H2CO3 acting as an acid]
therefore HCO3- is the conjugate base of H2CO3

I think word it like that and you'll be fine

@=)(= I'm assuming this is for an 'explain the amphiprotic nature of dihydrogen carbonate' question???

 

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ohh okay thanks

Yea lol

 

[Luukas.2]

Would it be incorrect to say that H2CO3 is the conjugate acid of HCO3- ?

No, it would not be incorrect to say that, because it is true.

The statements:

HA is the conjugate acid of A^-​

and

A^- is the conjugate base of HA​

are logically equivalent.

 

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