What is the conjugate base of HOCl?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the conjugate base of hypochlorous acid (HOCl). To find the conjugate base, we need to remove a proton (H+) from the acid, resulting in the species that remains.
Answer
OCl⁻
The final answer is OCl⁻
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is OCl⁻
More Information
The conjugate base of an acid is formed when the acid donates a proton (H⁺). For hypochlorous acid (HOCl), this results in the hypochlorite ion (OCl⁻).
Tips
A common mistake is confusion between the conjugate acid and the conjugate base. Make sure to identify which species receives or donates the proton.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - .chem.wisc.edu
- What is the conjugate base of HOCl? - Homework.Study.com - homework.study.com
- 14.7: Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs and pH - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
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