The strongest base among the following is

Options

A. Amide ion
B. Hydroxide ion
C. Trimethylamine
D. Ammonia

Answer

A

Explanation

Least stable be the species ion, more basic be the given species. As `NH_(2)` (amide ion) is the least stable species ion. Thus, it is the most basic-species. Hence, (a) is the correct answer.