Which is the stronger base - the chloride ion (Cl-) or the acetate ion (C2H3O2-)?
I can't find the answer in my bookk. :(
2007-03-11 07:58:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Usually how you apporach this type of problem is to look at the corresponding acid:
HCl = strong acid ==> Cl- = weak conjugate base
H0Ac = weak acid ==> OAC- = strong conjugate base
2007-03-11 08:04:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The stronger base would be the one that shares the pair of electrons easier. Between Cl- and Ac-, the chloride is more electronegative than the acetate, and hence, does not share the electrons easy. Therefore, the Ac- ion is a better Lewis base.
2007-03-11 08:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by azorysky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The acid / base pairs are opposites. A weak acid gives a strong Bronsted base.
Acetic acid is a weaker acid than HCl, so the acetate ion will be a stronger base
2007-03-11 08:03:44 · answer #3 · answered by reb1240 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he acetate be cause the acetic acid is a weak acid...in generalthe weak acids have a strong conjugated base and the strong acids have weak conjugated bases
2007-03-11 08:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by hamid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the pH number. How higher that is, the stronger is the alkali
2007-03-11 08:20:12 · answer #5 · answered by Magnus Skar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋