Consider the equilibrium

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Problem

CH_3COOH(aq)+H_2O(l)\rightleftharpoons CH_3COO^{-}(aq)+H_3O^{+}(aq)

. Which species is the conjugate base of the Brønsted–Lowry acid present in this equilibrium? (a)

CH_3COOH

(b)

H_2O

(c)

CH_3COO^{-}

(d)

H_3O^{+}