Why is OR- a stronger base than OH-?

[eggiweggi]

Is it because R is bigger than H?

Thanks!

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[park1234]

I guess it is because R group is electron donating group. More electron localization=better attraction to H+

 

[sakthivs]

the H is neither a donating or withdrawing group. The X however such as CH3 would be a considered a somewhat decent donating group. Donating groups increase the basicity of a compound so in this case OR is more basic.

 

[JtotheEdoubleF]

H's are acidic dude! Especially ones near electronegative elements!

 

[eggiweggi]

Thanks it makes sense now same reason why electron withdrawing groups make compounds more acidic!

 

[tamakisuououran]

The answer is and will always be carboxylic acid. Lol
If you watched chads videos you will understand the joke