If there is only one unshared electron pair then base is strong. If 2 unshared electron pair then molecule is basic. If 3 unshared electron pair molecule is very weakly base. Why???? Plzzz explain the reason?????????

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anor277
Jun 30, 2018

Just to retire this question, some context should be provided...

Explanation:

Hydroxide ion, #""^(-)OH#, the basic principal in water formally has THREE non-bonding electron pairs. Ammonia, #ddotNH_3#, has the ONE electron pair, and is a weak Bronsted base. Water has TWO electron pairs...and is moderately basic...

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