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In the chemical equation HNO3 + NaOH → H2O + NaNO3, what is the conjugate base?

NaNO3

H2O

NaOH

HNO3

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In the chemical equation HNO3 + NaOH → H2O + NaNO3, what is the conjugate base?

NaNO3 ✓

  • NaNO3 is the conjugate base of acid HNO3 .
  • Conjugate base refers to the substance when the acid loses a hydrogen ion.
  • Here, since HNO3 is a strong acid, it's conjugate base would be so weak in nature that it would have no impact on the solution hence , it would be neutral in nature and therefore this reaction is a neutralization reaction giving out a salt and water as product.

H2O

NaOH

HNO3

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