What is the conjugate base of HSO4-?

1 Answer
Nov 9, 2015

SO_4^(2-)

Explanation:

Although it has a negative charge, it will never accept a H^+ to form H_2SO^4(sulfuric acid) . That is because sulfuric acid is a strong acid and completely disassociates in water.

Therefore, the sulfate ion (SO_4^(2-)) is the conjugate base of HSO_4^-.