Question

Which species in each of the pairs in Problem 80 is the stronger base?

Short answer

The stronger base in each of the pairs in Problem 80 are

Step-by-step solution

Step1:

a) Less stable because the negative charge cannot be delocalised.

Step 2:

b) Less stable because the negative charge cannot be delocalised.

Step 3:

c) Less stable because the negative charge can be delocalised onto only one oxygen.

Step 4:

d) Less stable because the negative charge can be delocalised onto onlyone oxygen.