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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following statements is correct?
Options
A The stronger the acid, the weaker its conjugate base.
Correct Answer
B The stronger the acid, the stronger its conjugate base.
C The stronger the base, the stronger its conjugate base.
D The stronger the acid, the weaker its conjugate acid.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

There is an inverse relationship between acid strength and conjugate base strength. A strong acid has a weak (stable) conjugate base, and a weak acid has a strong (unstable) conjugate base.

Hint

What is the relationship between acid strength and conjugate base stability?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 976 of 1999
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