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What defines a conjugate acid-base pair?
Options
A Two substances that differ by an OH⁻.
B Two substances that differ by a proton.
Correct Answer
C Two bases in equilibrium.
D Acid and salt pair.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A conjugate acid-base pair consists of two species that differ by the presence of one proton (H⁺). The acid donates a proton to become its conjugate base.

Hint

Think about the Brønsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1685 of 1872
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