Definition of Conjugate Acid Base Pair



The Bronsted Lowry explained the acid-base theory according to which the acid is such a species that has a tendency to donate a proton and the base is that species that can accept a proton. The conjugate acid is formed when the base accepts the proton.

 


On the contrary, the conjugate base is formed when the acid donates the proton. The conjugate acid-base pair are such compounds that are different from each other by just one proton.

 


Example of Conjugate Acid Base Pair:

The reaction of the acetic acid with water leads to the formation of hydronium ion and acetate ion.

Conjugate Acid Base Pair process formula image

 


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