benzoate ion phenoxide cyclohexanoxide anion anion benzoic acid Let's look at how charges can be delocalized and how that can affect acidity and basicity, Open 01-13C Delocalization Click on the three top structures they are anions and show the solid surface electron distribution The names are in the titles. The structures below them are the conjugate acids. As the anion is more delocalized, the base becomes more stable and therefore less basic). How would you rank these anions in terms of basicity? The strength of the acid is determined by the stability of the conjugate base. A more acidic compound will have a more stable conjugate base. How would you rank the conjugate acids in this set? The Ka is related to the acidity of the acid. How would you rank the Ka's of these acids