Three Common Weak Bases Are Phosphate (P; PO₄^3-, PK_b =

Multiple Choice

Three common weak bases are phosphate (P; PO₄^3-, pK_b = 1.3) , carbonate (C; CO₃^2-, pK_b = 3.7) , and acetate (A; CH₃COO^-, pK_b = 9.3) . Which response has these bases listed in order of increasing strength?

A) P < C < A
B) C < P < A
C) A < C < P
D) C < A < P
E) P < A < C