Difference between revisions of "Conjugate base"
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| − | + | Consider the pair of molecules HX and X<sup>−</sup>. X<sup>−</sup> can react to form HX, and vice versa, through an [[acid-base reaction]]. Thus, X<sup>−</sup> is the conjugate base of HX (and HX is the conjugate acid of X<sup>−</sup>.) | |
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| + | X<sup>−</sup> acts as a base, with a strength inversely proportional to the strength of its conjugate acid. | ||
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Revision as of 21:54, August 2, 2009
Consider the pair of molecules HX and X−. X− can react to form HX, and vice versa, through an acid-base reaction. Thus, X− is the conjugate base of HX (and HX is the conjugate acid of X−.)
X− acts as a base, with a strength inversely proportional to the strength of its conjugate acid.
