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Which of the following statements is correct?
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CH3COO–(aq) is a stronger conjugate base of weak acid CH3COOH(aq)

CH3COO–(aq) is a weaker conjugate base of weak acid CH3COOH (aq)

CH3COO–(aq) is a stronger conjugate base of strong acid CH3COOH(aq)

CH3COO–(aq) is a weaker conjugate base of strong acid CH3COOH(aq)

CH3COO–(aq) is a stronger conjugate base of weak base CH3COOH(aq)

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"CH3COO–(aq) is a stronger conjugate base of weak acid CH3COOH(aq)"

Reason: CH3COOH (acetic acid) is a weak acid, so its conjugate base (acetate, CH3COO–) is relatively stronger (has a greater tendency to accept a proton) than the conjugate bases of strong acids.