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Conjugate base the Bronsted acids ` H_2O ` and HF are :

A

` OH^(-) and F^(-) , ` respectively

B

`H_3O^(+) and H_2F^(+) ` ,respectively

C

`OH^(-) and H_2F^(+) ` , respectively

D

` H_3O^(+) and F^(-) ` , respectively

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To find the conjugate bases of the Bronsted acids \( H_2O \) (water) and \( HF \) (hydrofluoric acid), we need to understand the concept of Bronsted acids and bases. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Bronsted Acids**: - We have two acids: \( H_2O \) and \( HF \). 2. **Define Bronsted Acid**: - A Bronsted acid is a substance that donates a proton (\( H^+ \)) to another substance. 3. **Determine the Conjugate Base of \( H_2O \)**: - When \( H_2O \) acts as an acid, it donates a proton (\( H^+ \)). - The reaction can be represented as: \[ H_2O \rightarrow H^+ + OH^- \] - After donating a proton, the remaining species is \( OH^- \) (hydroxide ion), which is the conjugate base of water. 4. **Determine the Conjugate Base of \( HF \)**: - When \( HF \) acts as an acid, it also donates a proton (\( H^+ \)). - The reaction can be represented as: \[ HF \rightarrow H^+ + F^- \] - After donating a proton, the remaining species is \( F^- \) (fluoride ion), which is the conjugate base of hydrofluoric acid. 5. **Summarize the Conjugate Bases**: - The conjugate base of \( H_2O \) is \( OH^- \). - The conjugate base of \( HF \) is \( F^- \). 6. **Final Answer**: - Therefore, the conjugate bases of the Bronsted acids \( H_2O \) and \( HF \) are \( OH^- \) and \( F^- \) respectively. ### Conclusion: The correct option is the first one: \( OH^- \) and \( F^- \) respectively.
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