The pKas of the conjugate acids of -OH (conjugate acid H2O) and HPO42- (conjugate acid H2PO4-) are 15.7 and 6.8, respectively. First, identify which is the strong base, and which is the weak base. Then, explain how you can use these pKa values to help you identify which compounds will be separated at each step.

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The pKas of the conjugate acids of -OH (conjugate acid H2O) and HPO42- (conjugate acid H2PO4-) are 15.7 and 6.8, respectively. First, identify which is the strong base, and which is the weak base. Then, explain how you can use these pKa values to help you identify which compounds will be separated at each step.

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