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Which is stronger base in the given pair?
HSO−4,HSO−3

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HSO3 > HSO4
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HSO3 < HSO4
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HSO3 = HSO4
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is A HSO3 > HSO4
H2SO4 contains more number of electronegative oxygen atoms than H2SO3.
Due to this, the negative charge (obtained due to dissociation of proton) is more stabilized in HSO4 than in HSO3.
Hence, the correct order of the acid strength is H2SO3<H2SO4.
Now, the conjugate base of strong acid is weaker base.
The correct order of basicity is HSO3>HSO4.

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