Problem: Which of the following is the strongest base?a. HOMgBrb. H2Oc. CH4d. CH3OHe. CH3MgBr

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Which of the following is the strongest base?

a. HOMgBr

b. H2O

c. CH4

d. CH3OH

e. CH3MgBr

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