Which base in each of the following pairs has the stronger conjugate acid? See Table 16.1 to compare the relative strengths of conjugate acid-base pairs. (a) Cl- or CO32-

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Hey everyone, we're asked to identify the base in the following pair. When the stronger conjugate acid and we have our cyanide ion and our flooring ion first looking at our cyanide ion to find our conjugate acid. All we need to do is add a proton. So we end up with hydrogen cyanide. Next looking at flooring, we're going to add that proton as well, and we're going to end up with Hydrofluoric acid. Now, how do we identify which of these is a stronger acid? So since flooring is more electro negative than carbon, Hydrofluoric acid will be the stronger conjugate acid and this is going to be our final answer. Now, I hope that made sense. And let us know if you have any questions.