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OWLv2 for Ebbing/Gammon's General Chemistry, 11th Edition, [Instant Access], 1 term (6 months)
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Author: Darrell Ebbing; Steven D. Gammon
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.50QP
In the following reaction of tetrafluoroboric acid, HBF4, with the acetate ion, C2H3O2−, the formation of tetrafluoroborate ion, BF4− , and acetic acid, HC2H3O2 is favored.
Which is the weaker base, BF4− or acetate ion?
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OWLv2 for Ebbing/Gammon's General Chemistry, 11th Edition, [Instant Access], 1 term (6 months)
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