Which of the following pairs of bases lists the stronger base first? A) I^- Cl^- B) H₂O HO^- C) HO^- H₂N^- D) CH₃COO^- HO^- E) H₂N^- CH₃COO^-

Name: Which of the following pairs of bases lists the stronger base first? A) I - > Cl - B) H 2 O > HO - C) HO - > H 2 N - D) CH 3 COO - > HO - E) H 2 N - > CH 3 COO -
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Which of the following pairs of bases lists the stronger base first? A) I^- > Cl^- B) H₂O > HO^- C) HO^- > H₂N^- D) CH₃COO^- > HO^- E) H₂N^- > CH₃COO^-

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The amide ion (H₂N⁻) is a stronger base than the acetate ion (CH₃COO⁻) because it is less stable and more willing to accept protons.

Which of the Following Pairs of Bases Lists the Stronger