Which of the following is the weakest base? A)phenolate ion (C₆H₅O^-) B)ethoxide ion (CH₃CH₂O^-) C)hydroxide ion (HO^-) D)acetate ion (CH₃CO₂^-) E)methoxide ion (CH₃O^-)

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The acetate ion is the weakest base among the options given because it has resonance stabilization when it accepts a proton, making it less likely to act as a base compared to the other options which are less stabilized or more reactive as bases.

Which of the Following Is the Weakest Base