Identifying the Strongest Base: Comparing NH2-, OH-, Cl-, NH3, and I-

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The strongest base among the species NH2-, OH-, Cl-, NH3, and I- is NH2-. This conclusion is based on its higher tendency to accept protons compared to the other species. Cl- is identified as a very weak base, confirming it is not the correct answer. The discussion clarifies that NH2- is indeed more likely to receive a proton than OH-, solidifying its position as the strongest base in this comparison.

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Homework Statement


Which of the following species is the strongest base?
A. NH2-
B. OH-
C. Cl-
D. NH3
E. I-


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Ok I know that Cl- is a very weak base so I know it is not that one for sure. I want to say that the answer is NH2- because it is the most likely to receive a proton as compared to the others but can someone please let me know if my thought process is right here?
 
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How did you determine that NH2- was more likely to receive a proton than OH-?

I assume that NH2- is actually NH2- ?
 

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