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Question 1

As a result of the "leveling effect," the strongest base that can exist in appreciable concentration in aqueous solution is ________.
◦ NaNH2
◦ H3O+
◦ H2O
◦ HO
◦ (CH3)3CLi

Question 2

Why is ethanol a better solvating solvent than tert-butyl alcohol?
tert-butyl alcohol is less sterically hindered and more capable of interacting with the solute

ethanol is less sterically hindered and more capable of interacting with the solute


◦ ethanol is less sterically hindered and less capable of interacting with the solute
tert-butyl alcohol has more carbons than ethanol making it more soluble in aqueous solutions

tert-butyl alcohol is less sterically hindered and less capable of interacting with the solute



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Marked as best answer by Aimless0988 on Feb 17, 2022

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Aimless0988

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Reply 2 on: Feb 17, 2022
Wow, this really help


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