Question

Hydroxyl ion is more basic then water molecule but having less cfse why

Answer 1

As the hydration increases, the hydroxide O-H bond becomes shorter, its hydrogen atom more positive and its oxygen atom less negative. The hydrogen bonds become longer and individually weaker whereas the hydrogen-bonded water molecules become less polarized.

Answer 2

Answer:

As the hydration increases, the hydroxide O-H bond becomes shorter, its hydrogen atom more positive and its oxygen atom less negative. The hydrogen bonds become longer and individually weaker whereas the hydrogen-bonded water molecules become less polarized.