Which is an incorrect statement? A)RSH compounds are stronger acids than ROH compounds. B)PH₃ is a weaker base than NH₃. C)NH₂^-is a stronger base than OH^-. D)OH^- is a stronger base than OR^-. E)H^- is a stronger base than OR^-.

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Alkoxide ions (OR^-) are generally stronger bases than hydroxide ions (OH^-) due to the electron-donating nature of the alkyl group, which increases the electron density on the oxygen atom.

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