Some weak acids and their pKa values are given below. Which one of these acids will have the STRONGEST conjugate base? Select one: a. Phenol; pKa = 10.00 b. Methanoic acid; pKa = 3.75 c. Bromoethanoic acid; pKa = 2.9 d. Methanol; pKa = 15.54

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Some weak acids and their pKa values are given below. Which one of these acids will have the STRONGEST conjugate base?

Select one:
a. Phenol; pKa = 10.00
b. Methanoic acid; pKa = 3.75
c. Bromoethanoic acid; pKa = 2.9
d. Methanol; pKa = 15.54
 
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