Problem: Write the formulas of the conjugate base of the following acids:a. HNO2 b. H2SO4 c. H2Sd. HCNe. HCOOH

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The conjugate base is formed when an acid loses a hydronium ion (H+).

To solve the problem, simply remove a hydronium ion and subtract +1 charge from acid


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Write the formulas of the conjugate base of the following acids:

a. HNO2 

b. H2SO4 

c. H2S

d. HCN

e. HCOOH

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