Chloride, Cl-, Is the Conjugate Base of the Strong Acid

question 15

Essay

Chloride, Cl-, is the conjugate base of the strong acid HCl. Acetate, CH₃CO₂^-, is the conjugate base of the weak acid acetic acid, CH₃CO₂H. What is the relative strength of these two bases? Explain your answer.

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