Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the…
CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Acids and bases · Acids and bases
Problem
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the strength of an acid and the strength of its conjugate base?
(a) A strong acid has a strong conjugate base because both readily participate in proton transfer.
(b) A weak acid has a weak conjugate base because little structural change occurs during deprotonation.
(c) A strong acid has a weak conjugate base because the conjugate base is highly stabilized after deprotonation.
(d) The strength of a conjugate base is independent of the strength of its parent acid.