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The Ka− Kb Relationship; Acid–Base Properties of Salts (Sections)Although the acid-dissoci...

The KaKb Relationship; Acid–Base Properties of Salts (Sections)

Although the acid-dissociation constant for phenol (C6H5OH) is listed in Appendix D, the base-dissociation constant for the phenolate ion (C6H5O-) is not. (a) Explain why it is not necessary to list both Ka for phenol and Kb for the phenolate ion. (b) Calculate Kb for the phenolate ion. (c) Is the phenolate ion a weaker or stronger base than ammonia?

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