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The strongest conjugate base is :

A
NO3
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B
Cl
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C
SO24
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D
CH3COO
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Solution

The correct option is D CH3COO
The strongest conjugate base will be formed from the weakest acid.
Acids from which these conjugate bases are formed are:
(a) NO3 from HNO3(b) Clfrom HCl(c) SO24 from HSO4(d) CH3COO from CH3COOH
We see that out of the four options CH3COOH is the weakest acid and hence CH3COOis the strongest conjugate base.

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