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Structure and Physical Properties of Ethers

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Q=Though NH₃ has high electron donating capacity(i.e strong lewis base) but it is still said to be a weaker base,why?

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A strong acid has a weak conjugate base and a weak base has a strong conjugate acid. As ammonia gives ammonium ion, which is a strong conjugate acid; ammonia is classified as a weak base.

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