Chapter 14, Problem 85E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given bases are to be arranged in the decreasing order of their basic strength on basis of Table $13-3$.

Concept introduction:

A molecule or an ion that is capable of donating a proton or accepting an electron pair in a chemical reaction is known as an acid.  The equilibrium constant for the dissociation reaction of a given base is known as the base dissociation constant and is denoted by the symbol, $K_{\text{b}}$.

When a base accepts a proton in a chemical reaction, it leads to the formation of a conjugate acid.