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Which of the following compounds is the weakest Bronsted base?

A)                 

B)  

C)                  

D)  

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

Componds and  both have a stronger tendency to accept a proton and hence are stronger Bronsted bases than phenol (c) and alcohol (d). Since, phenol is more acitive than alcohol, therefore, phenol has the least tendency to accept a proton and hence it is the weakest Bronsted base.