The weakest Lewis base ?

H^{-}

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O H^{-}

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C I^{-}

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H C O_{3}^{-}

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Solution

The correct option is C $C I^{-}$
Lewis base is a compound that should donate electrons easily.
The weakest Lewis base is $C l^{⊝}$ , because it has octet rule. $C l^{⊝}$ won't donate electrons easily.

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