Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Acid-Base Equilibria - Exercises - Page 720: 16.90a

Answer

$$N{O_2}^- \space is \space the \space stronger \space base$$

Work Step by Step

1. Compare the strength of their conjugate acids: $HNO_3$ and $HNO_2$ Since $HNO_3$ has a greater number of oxygens, and electronegative atoms connected to the central atom ($N$) are responsible for raising the acidity, this is the stronger acid, and $HNO_2$ is the weaker one. 2. The stronger the base, the weaker its conjugate acid. Thus, we can affirm that $N{O_2}^-$ is the stronger base.
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