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Which acid of the following set has the strongest conjugate base?
a. CH4
b. NH3
c. H2O
d. HF
Is this correct?
Any help is appreciated
a. CH4
b. NH3
c. H2O
d. HF
Is this correct?
Any help is appreciated
A conjugate base is the species that remains after an acid has donated a proton.
The factors that determine the strength of a conjugate base include the strength of the corresponding acid, the size and electronegativity of the atom that the negative charge resides on, and the stability of the resulting anion.
The acid with the strongest conjugate base is hydrofluoric acid (HF). This is because the F- ion is small, highly electronegative, and the resulting anion is stabilized by hydrogen bonding.
The stronger the conjugate base, the weaker the corresponding acid. This is because a strong conjugate base is better able to stabilize the negative charge that results from the loss of a proton, making the acid less likely to donate a proton.
Understanding the strength of conjugate bases is important in predicting the strength of acids and their reactivity in chemical reactions. It also helps in determining the stability and properties of different compounds.