Question

Which of the following statements can be determined from the fact that HF is a stronger acid than HON?

a. CN- is a stronger base than F-.
b. F- is a stronger base than CN-
c. HCN is a stronger base than HP.
d. HP is a stronger base than HCN.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The fact that HF is a stronger acid than HON indicates that the conjugate base of HF (F-) is weaker than the conjugate base of HON (ON-). In other words, F- is a stronger base than ON-.

Therefore, the correct statement is:

b. F- is a stronger base than CN-.

Statements a, c, and d cannot be determined from this fact.