which of following is a weak base?

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which of following is a weak base?

A) LiOH B) Ba(OH)2 C) NH3 D) HOCL E) KOH

2006-10-24 10:43:03 · 2 answers · asked by BILLY D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Ammonia, answer (c) is the weakest base in your list.
Answer (d) isn't even a base!

2006-10-24 10:47:46 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the answer is C
A and E are REALLY strong bases, and B is probably a strong base too. D is an acid, since it has an H at the beginning of its molecular formula. the answer must be C because ammonia is probable the most common weak base you'll find in high school chemistry. according to the bronsted-lowry definition, a base is any molecule that absorbs protons when in water, which NH3 does.

2006-10-24 17:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by Ramesh S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋