The strongest base that can exist in a solution in appreciable concentration is the conjugate base of the solvent. a. True
b. False

a. True

Explanation:

From the basic concepts of acids and bases, we know that when a base accepts a hydrogen ion (H⁺), it forms a conjugate acid which can accept again the H⁺ ion:

B⁻ + H₂O ⇆ BH + OH⁻

The stronger the base, the weaker the conjugate base. Thus, as more strength has a base, lesser strength will have the conjugate base (it will not be able to accept again the H⁺ ion). For example, when water (H₂O) loses its H⁺ , it forms the conjugate base OH⁻. So, OH⁻ is the stronger base that can exist in an aqueous solution.

H₂O ⇆ H⁺ + OH⁻

In fact, strong bases are hydroxides, such as NaOH or KOH.