Which statement about the following equilibrium is true?
$(CH_3)_3CO^-K^+ + H_2O \rightleftharpoons (CH_3)_3COH + K^+OH^-$
Given: $pK_a(H_2O) = 15.7$,$pK_a((CH_3)_3COH) = 18$

  • A
    The equilibrium favours the products.
  • B
    $t$-Butoxide is the dominant anionic species in the equilibrium.
  • C
    Water is the weaker acid.
  • D
    $t$-Butoxide is stabilized by resonance.

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