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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

Strongest conjugate base is

  1. A \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{Br}^{-}\)
  3. C \(I^{-}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{F}^{-}\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{F}^{-}\)

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An acid loses a proton to form an anion known as its conjugate base. A strong acid will form a weak conjugate base and a weak acid will form a strong conjugate base. HF is a weak acid because it dissociates partially in water. So, it will form a strong conjugate base…