Is a very weak Brønsted–Lowry acid

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Problem

CH3OH\text{CH}_3\text{OH} is a very weak Brønsted–Lowry acid. What is true of the ion CH3O−\text{CH}_3\text{O}^-? (1) It is a good proton donor. (2) It will be present in high concentration in CH3OH\text{CH}_3\text{OH} at equilibrium. (3) It is a strong Brønsted–Lowry base. (4) It is a stronger Brønsted–Lowry acid than CH3OH\text{CH}_3\text{OH}.

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