Question 15.2: For the following reaction in aqueous solution, identify the......

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For the following reaction in aqueous solution, identify the Brønsted–Lowry acids, bases, and conjugate acid–base pairs:

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The simplest approach is to identify the conjugate acid–base pairs, the species whose formulas differ by just one proton.

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The second reactant is HF, and the first product is its conjugate base $F^{-}$ . The second product is $H_{2}S$ , and the first reactant is its conjugate base $HS^{-}$ . Therefore, the Brønsted–Lowry acids, bases, and conjugate acid–base pairs are as follows:

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