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Select correct statements out of following.

A

`H_(3)PO_(4)` is conjugate acid of `HPO_(4)^(-2)`

B

`H_(2)PO_(3)^(-1)` is conjugate acid of `HPO_(3)^(-2)`

C

`H_(2)PO_(2)^(-1)` can be conjugate acid of `HPO_(2)^(-2)`

D

`H_(2)PO_(4)^(-1)` is conjugate acid of `H_(3)PO_(4)`

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To solve the question of selecting the correct statements regarding conjugate acids and bases, we will analyze each statement step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement 1: H3PO4 is a conjugate acid of HPO4^2-** - To determine if this statement is correct, we need to identify the conjugate acid of HPO4^2-. - HPO4^2- can accept a proton (H+) to form H2PO4^-. - Therefore, the conjugate acid of HPO4^2- is H2PO4^-, not H3PO4. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **incorrect**. 2. **Statement 2: H2PO3^- is a conjugate acid of HPO3^2-** - Here, we check if HPO3^2- can accept a proton to form a conjugate acid. - When HPO3^2- accepts a proton (H+), it forms H2PO3^-. - Hence, H2PO3^- is indeed the conjugate acid of HPO3^2-. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **correct**. 3. **Statement 3: H2PO2^- can be a conjugate acid of HPO2^2-** - We need to analyze if HPO2^2- can accept a proton. - When HPO2^2- accepts a proton, it forms H2PO2^-. - However, we must check if H2PO2^- can act as an acid. The structure of H2PO2^- indicates that it has no ionizable hydrogen that can donate a proton. - Therefore, while H2PO2^- is formed, it cannot act as a conjugate acid. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **incorrect**. 4. **Statement 4: H2PO4^- is a conjugate acid of H3PO4** - To verify this, we check if H3PO4 can lose a proton to form H2PO4^-. - When H3PO4 donates a proton (H+), it indeed forms H2PO4^-. - Therefore, H2PO4^- is the conjugate base of H3PO4, not the conjugate acid. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **incorrect**. ### Final Conclusion: The only correct statement from the options provided is **Statement 2: H2PO3^- is a conjugate acid of HPO3^2-**.

To solve the question of selecting the correct statements regarding conjugate acids and bases, we will analyze each statement step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement 1: H3PO4 is a conjugate acid of HPO4^2-** - To determine if this statement is correct, we need to identify the conjugate acid of HPO4^2-. - HPO4^2- can accept a proton (H+) to form H2PO4^-. - Therefore, the conjugate acid of HPO4^2- is H2PO4^-, not H3PO4. ...
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