In the following reaction of tetrafluoroboric acid, HBF 4 , with the acetate ion, C 2 H

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In the following reaction of tetrafluoroboric acid, HBF4, with the acetate ion, C2H3O2, the formation of tetrafluoroborate ion, BF4, and acetic acid, HC2H3O2 is favored.

HBF4 + C2H3O2 → BF4 + HC2H3O2

Which is the weaker base, BF4 or acetate ion?

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General Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1439043998

9th edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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