Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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

Answer

$AsO_{4}$ $^{3-}$ is the stronger base.

Work Step by Step

$AsO_{4}$ $^{3-}$ is the stronger base. Since they have the same number of oxygens, the comparative strength is dependent on either P or As. As is less electronegative than P, meaning that the charge won't be as strongly held, and is more "open" for hydrogens to attach, making it a stronger base.
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