Bases strength question

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asked Sep 5, 2017 in JEE by Ranjit (3,065 points) 10 55

What is the decreasing order of strength of the bases OH-, NH2-,H−C≡C- and CH3-CH2- ?

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answered Sep 6, 2017 by anukriti (13,536 points) 5 10 43

Decreasing order of basic strength: NH2- >OH- > CH3-CH2- > H-C=C- 
OH- is a conjugate base of H2O and NH2- is a conjugate base of  NH3. H2O is stronger acid than NH3  so OH- is a weaker base than NH2- .
CH3-CH2-  is an alkane H-C=C-  alkyne in alkynes S character is more so acidic nature is more.

commented Sep 6, 2017 by Ranjit (3,065 points) 10 55
Sorry but answer is A

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