Question

Which of the following bases is the WEAKEST? The base is followed by its Kb value. Group of answer choices HOCH2CH2NH2, 3.2 × 10-5 (CH3CH2)3N, 5.2 × 10-4 NH3, 1.76 × 10-5 C5H5N, 1.7 × 10-9 Since these are all weak bases, they have the same strength.

Answer 1

C₅H₅N being the weakest base

Step-by-step explanation:

A weak base (B) is defined as a chemical compound that, in reaction with water, produce a small quantity of BH⁺

The general reaction is:

B + H₂O ⇄ BH⁺ + OH⁻ Where Kb is defined as:

Kb = [BH⁺] [OH⁻] / [B]

That means the smallest Kb is the weakest base because is producing the smallest quantity of BH⁺.

In the problem, the smallest Kb is C₅H₅N being the weakest base.