Which of the following bases is the weakest? The base is followed by its K_b value. A) HOCH₂CH₂NH₂, 3.2 × 10^-5 B) NH₃, 1.76 × 10^-5 C) C₅H₅N, 1.7 × 10^-9 D) (CH₃CH₂)₃N, 5.2 × 10^-4 E) Since these are all weak bases, they have the same strength.

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The lower the value of K_b, the weaker the base. Option C has the lowest value of K_b which means it is the weakest base.

Which of the Following Bases Is the Weakest? the Base