Why are most anions basic in H2O? Give formulas of four anions that are not basic.

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Godice · Answer 1 · 2022-01-20T12:19:26+0000

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The anions that can act as bases (conjugate bases of weak acids) have the capability to hydrolyse water and produce OH− ions. Cl−, Br−NO−3, SO2−4 are all conjugate bases of strong acids that don't have the capability to hydrolyse water and so they aren't basic.

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Why are most anions basic in H2O? Give formulas of four anions that are not basic.

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