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Acidity of Alcohols and Phenols

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In the given pair, which is a stronger base?

${C l}^{-}, C l O^{-}$

{C l}^{-}

>

C l O^{-}

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{C l}^{-}

<

C l O^{-}

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{C l}^{-}

=

C l O^{-}

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C ${C l}^{-}$ $>$ $C l O^{-}$
$H O C l$ is a stronger acid than $H C l$ as H atom is attached to a more electronegative atom.
Now, the conjugate base of a strong acid is a weaker base.
Hence, the correct order of basicity is $C l^{-} > C l O^{-}$

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