Write the conjugate acids for the following Bronsted bases: $NH_{2}^{-}$,$NH_{3}$ and $HCOO^{-}$.

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The conjugate acid of a Bronsted base is formed by adding a proton $(H^{+})$ to the base. The table below lists the conjugate acids for the given Bronsted bases:
Bronsted base Conjugate acid
$NH_{2}^{-}$ $NH_{3}$
$NH_{3}$ $NH_{4}^{+}$
$HCOO^{-}$ $HCOOH$

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Consider the following reaction involving two acids shown below: formic acid and $HF$.
$K^+F^- + HCOOH \rightleftharpoons HCOO^-K^+ + HF$
Given: $pK_a$ of $HCOOH = 3.8$ and $pK_a$ of $HF = 3.2$.
Which of the following statements about this reaction are true?
$(A)$ Formic acid is the strongest Bronsted acid in the reaction
$(B)$ $HF$ is the strongest Bronsted acid in the reaction
$(C)$ $KF$ is the strongest Bronsted base in the reaction
$(D)$ $KO_2CH$ is the strongest Bronsted base in the reaction
$(E)$ The equilibrium favours the reactants
$(F)$ The equilibrium favours the products
$(G)$ Formic acid has a weaker conjugate base
$(H)$ $HF$ has a weaker conjugate base

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