Chemistry-pH & Buffer Solutions
NEET Chemistry pH & Buffer Solutions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
What is the conjugate base of hydrochloric acid (HCl)?
A
Cl⁻
B
HClO
C
H₂ClO₄
D
H₂O
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The conjugate base of an acid is formed by removing one proton from the acid. For hydrochloric acid (HCl), the conjugate base is Cl⁻, which has one less proton than HCl.
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