Question
Question: Which of the following compounds is the weakest BrÖnsted base?...
Which of the following compounds is the weakest BrÖnsted base?
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Solution
: Amines are stronger bronsted bases than alcohols and phenols as they have tendency to accept a proton. Phenols are more acidic than alcohols. Thus, phenol has least tendency to accept a proton hence, is the weakest bronsted base.