What is the conjugate base of "bisulfite ion", HSO_3^(-)?

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anor277
May 29, 2016

For bisulfite, HSO_3^-, the conjugate base is sulfite ion, SO_3^(2-).

Explanation:

Sulfur dioxide dissolved in water gives sulfurous acid, H_2SO_3. The conjugate base of this material is the original less a proton, i.e. HSO_3^(-), and the conjugate base of this material is SO_3^(2-).

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