What is the conjugate base of bisulfite ion, HSO3?

1 Answer
May 29, 2016

For bisulfite, HSO3, the conjugate base is sulfite ion, SO23.

Explanation:

Sulfur dioxide dissolved in water gives sulfurous acid, H2SO3. The conjugate base of this material is the original less a proton, i.e. HSO3, and the conjugate base of this material is SO23.