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For each of the acid-base reactions in Section, compare the pKa values of the acids on eit...

For each of the acid-base reactions in Section, compare the pKa values of the acids on either side of the equilibrium arrows and convince yourself that the position of equi­librium is in the direction indicated. (The pka values you need can be found in Section 2.3 or in Problem.)

Problem:

a. Which is a stronger base, CH3COO or HCOO? (The pKa of CH3COOH is 4.8; the p£a of HCOOH is 3.8.)


b. Which is a stronger base, HO or NH2? (The pka of H2O is 15.7; the pKa of NH3 is 36.)


c. Which is a stronger base, H2O or CH3OH? (The pka H30+ is -1.7; the pKa of CH3OH2 is -2.5.)


d. Do the same thing for the equilibria in Section. (The pKa of +NH4 is 9.4.)

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