Chapter 16, Problem 68E

(a)

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To determine: If ${\text{ClO}}^{-}$ is a stronger or a weaker base than hydroxylamine.

(b)

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To determine: The atom in hypochlorite ion ${\text{(ClO}}^{-})$ that acts as the proton acceptor.

(b)

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To determine: The atom in hypochlorite ion ${\text{(ClO}}^{-})$ that acts as the proton acceptor.

(c)

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To determine: If the formal charges can be used to rationalize the answer to the given part (b).