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Q. $CH _{3} COO ^{-}$ ion is a

Bihar CECEBihar CECE 2011Equilibrium

Solution:

$CH _{3} COO ^{-}$ is a conjugate base of $CH _{3} COOH$ (acetic acid), a weak acid. So, it is a strong base. (Remember ! conjugate base of a weak acid is strong and vice-versa).