Which of the Following Is the Weakest Base

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the weakest base?

• A) phenolate ion (C₆H₅O-)
• B) ethoxide ion (CH₃CH₂O-)
• C) hydroxide ion (HO^-)
• D) acetate ion (CH₃CO₂-)
• E) methoxide ion (CH₃O-)

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