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MHT CET · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

Conjugate acid-base pair differ by

  1. A electron
  2. B proton
  3. C neutron
  4. D hydroxyl group
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Correct Answer

(B) proton

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According to Bronsted-Lowry concept, after losing a proton, acids convert into conjugate base and after gaining a proton, bases convert into their conjugate acid, ie,
\(
\begin{array}{l}
\text {Acid }-\mathrm{H}^{+} \longrightarrow \text {conjugate base} \\
\text {Base }+\mathrm{H}^{+} \longrightarrow \text {conjugate acid}
\end{array}
\)
Thus, conjugate acid-base pair is differ by proton.