Is methanol a strong or weak base?
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Answer:
Methoxide (methoxide ion; MeO-): CH3O-; the conjugate base of methanol. A strong base (frequently used in E2 and enolate reactions) and a good nucleophile.
Explanation:
It is a strong base
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No
Explanation:
No, methanol is not considered a strong base. The best way to determine the strength of the base is to look at the charged form. If there are stabilizing effects like resonance or induction to disperse the negative charge from loss of the proton, the molecule will be more willing to lose it. Methanol lacks stabilizing effects, so although it can act as a base, it is fairly weak one. It is, however, a pretty decent nucleophile given its small size and lone pairs.
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