Chapter 2.3, Problem 11P

1. a. Which is a stronger base, CH₃COO⁻ or HCOO⁻? (The pK_a of CH₃COOH is 4.8; the pK_a of HCOOH is 3.8.)
2. b. Which is a stronger base, HO⁻ or ⁻NH₂? (The pK_a of H₂O is 15.7; the pK_a of NH₃ is 36.)
3. c. Which is a stronger base, H₂O or CH₃OH? (The pK_a of H₃O⁺ is −1.7; the pK_a of CH₃ $\stackrel{+}{\text{O}}$H₂ is −2.5.)