(6pts total) Consider each pair of species depicted below. As applicable, circle your choices for each question. No explanations necessary...but you should be able to offer one. a) Which species has the weakest conjugate base? Circle your choice. F. Br HO. HO. F Br Br b) Which species is the strongest base? Circle your choice.

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Why did you choose your choice? Explain your reasoning and rational (theory and principles and periodic trends) as to why the species is the strongest base or the strongest conjugate acid. That is to say, provide a reasoning and an answer to your selection/choice. Why did you circle your answer for that particular species?

 

(6pts total) Consider each pair of species depicted below. As applicable, circle your
choices for each question. No explanations necessary...but you should be able to offer
one.
a) Which species has the weakest conjugate base? Circle your choice.
F.
Br
F
Br
F
Br
b) Which species is the strongest base? Circle your choice.
CH30°
CH;S
Transcribed Image Text:(6pts total) Consider each pair of species depicted below. As applicable, circle your choices for each question. No explanations necessary...but you should be able to offer one. a) Which species has the weakest conjugate base? Circle your choice. F. Br F Br F Br b) Which species is the strongest base? Circle your choice. CH30° CH;S
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