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Equilibria of Acids and Bases

Question 2 • Crowley Original Credit Chemistry B

Which base(s) is weaker than ammonia?

Answer
A
hydroxylamine, methylamine, and pyridine
B
pyridine only
C
hydroxylamine and methylamine
D
hydroxylamine and pyridine

Explanation

A weaker base has a smaller base-ionization constant (Kb) than ammonia. Hydroxylamine and pyridine have smaller Kb values than ammonia, while methylamine is stronger, so the weaker bases are hydroxylamine and pyridine (choice D).

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