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Question
Which of the following species can act as the strongest base?
Options
ΘOH
ΘOR
ΘOC6H5
Solution
ΘOR
Explanation:
Weakest acid has the strongest conjugate base. Since R-OH is the weakest acid, therefore, RO is the strongest base.
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