Which is a stronger base, HSO4 or H2PO4

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Talan Branch

2 March, 18:06

Which is a stronger base, HSO4 or H2PO4

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Abagail Mooney · Answer 1

An acid is an H + donor while a base is an H + acceptor. When looking at HSO4 - and H2PO4 - it can be said that since HSO4 gives up an H + easier it is a better acid than H2PO4-. Then it can also be said that H2PO4 - is then a better or stronger base than HSO4-