Which is a stronger base, PO43- or AsO43-? Explain.

Chapter 15, Problem 122E

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 Which is a stronger base, PO43- or AsO43-? Explain.

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 Which is a stronger base, PO43- or AsO43-? Explain.

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Problem 122 EWhich is a stronger base, or Explain. Step by step solutionStep 1 of 2The basic strength of and can be predicted from the acidic strengths of theirrespective conjugate oxyacids, and . has a greater acidic strength than . This is because the electronegativity of Pis more than that of As making the O - H bond weaker, resulting in greater acidity.

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