The Following Three Equations Represent Equilibria That Lie Far to the Right

question 13

Multiple Choice

The following three equations represent equilibria that lie far to the right.
HNO₃(aq) + CN^-(aq) HCN(aq) + NO₃^-(aq)
HCN(aq) + OH^-(aq) H₂O(l) + CN^-(aq)
H₂O(l) + CH₃O^-(aq) CH₃OH(aq) + OH^-(aq)
-Identify the strongest base.

• A) CH₃OH
• B) CH₃O^-
• C) H₂O
• D) NO₃^-
• E) CN^-

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