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If H2O has a pKa value of 15.7 and HF has a pKa value of 3.2, which is a stronger base, HO- or F-? Explain.

Author: Sena Aysel



Answer:

HO- is a stronger base than F- because HF is a stronger acid than H2O, and the stronger the acid, the weaker its conjugate base.


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