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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.

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Problem 128QRT: Explain why BrNH2 is a weaker base than ammonia, NH3. Which has the smaller Kb value? Will ClNH2 be...

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