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Which of the following species can act as the strongest base ?

A

`""^(Theta)OH`

B

`""^(Theta)OR`

C

`""^(Theta)OC_(6)H_(5)`

D

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B
Conjugate base of the weakest acid is the strongest base. Conjugate acids of the given bases are :

Out of these ROH being the weakest acid, R`barO` is the strongest base.
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