Gchem Question

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Hi guys,

So I understand the explanation and answer but, my friends and I were discussing:

Isn't it possible for the base to be a weak base -- in which case it wouldn't want to strip off the H off the water (forming OH-)? How can we be so sure no matter what base it is it will result in OH- formation?

Thank you!

 

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but the pH scale is based on h2o... So there isn't a "weak base" that won't deprotonate h2o. A weak base will just not deprontate as much as a strong base (but still deprontate a little) and result in a small shift regardless.

 

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Thank u bro for the explanation!