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An alkoxide ion is a stronger base than hydroxide ion. Justify.

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Due to the presence of electron donating alkyl group, there is high electron density in alkoxide ion as compared to hydroxide ion. Therefore, alkoxide ion is more basic than hydroxide ion.
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