Out of acetate ion and hydroxide ion, which one is a strong base and why?
Answer:
The conjugate base of a strong acid will be weak. Acetate ion is the conjugate base of Acetic Acid and Hydroxide ion is the conjugate base of Water. Acetic acid is a stronger acid compared to water and so, acetate ion is a weaker conjugate base compared to hydroxide ion.
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