Three Common Weak Bases Are Phosphate (P; PO₄^3-, PK_b =

question 97

Multiple Choice

Three common weak bases are phosphate (P; PO₄^3-, pK_b = 1.3) , carbonate (C; CO₃^2-, pK_b = 3.7) , and acetate (A; CH₃COO^-, pK_b = 9.3) . Which response has these bases listed in order of increasing strength?

• A) P < C < A
• B) C < P < A
• C) A < C < P
• D) C < A < P
• E) P < A < C

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