Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 14 - Acids and Bases - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 652b: 38d

Answer

The "Acid A" has the weaker conjugate base. This is because, as we determined in (38a), "Acid A" is the stronger acid, and the strength of the acid is inversely proportional to the strength of its conjugate base.

Work Step by Step

- The strength of an acid is inversely proportional to the strength of its conjugate base. Therefore, stronger acids have weaker conjugate bases, and weaker acids have stronger conjugate bases. Since "Acid A" is the stronger acid of the pair, it will have the weaker conjugate base.
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