Which of the Following Is the Weakest Base

question 84

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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