Consider the Species CH₃O^-, NH₂^-, and CH₃COO^-

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Essay

Consider the species CH₃O^-, NH₂^-, and CH₃COO^-. Rank these ions in order of increasing basicity, and explain your rationale.

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Definitions:

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