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- Write an equation for the acid-base reaction between 2,4-pentanedione and sodium ethoxide and calculate its equilibrium constant, Keq. The pKa of 2,4-pentanedione is 9; that of ethanol is 15.9.arrow_forwardThe following pKa values have been measured. Explain why a hydroxyl group in the para position decreases the acidity while a hydroxyl group in the meta position increases the acidity.arrow_forwardWill acetylene react with sodium hydride according to the following equation to form a salt and hydrogen, H2? Using pKa values given in Table 4.1, calculate Keq for this equilibrium.arrow_forward
- Calculate the Ka's for the following acids: (a) Citric acid, pKa = 3.14 (b) Tartaric acid, pKa = 2.98arrow_forwardWhich species is the conjugate acid of ammonia, NH3? Select one: O a. HẠN O b. H3N* О с. НN O d. HẠN* Which compound has the lowest pk,? Select one: O a. H2O O b. H2S NH3 O d. CH4 Which compound is the strongest acid? CH4 CH,CH3 H2C=CH2 HCECH II IV Select one: O a. Ob. О с. II O d. IVarrow_forwardDraw the product formed when phenylacetic acid (C6H5CH2COOH) is treated with each reagent. With some reagents, no reaction occurs. a. NaHCO3 b. NaOH c. SOCl2 d. NaCl e. NH3(1equiv) f. NH3, ∆ g. CH3OH, H2SO4 h. CH3OH, −OH i. [1] NaOH; [2] CH3COCl j. CH3NH2, DCC k. [1] SOCl2; [2] CH3CH2CH2NH2 (excess) l. [1] SOCl2; [2] (CH3)2; [2] (CHarrow_forward
- Choose the correct starting material for the following reaction. он MgBr MgBr H. A Barrow_forwardTwo other commonly used sulfonic acids are methanesulfonic acid (CH3SO3H) and triuoromethanesulfonic acid (CH3SO3H). Which has the weaker conjugate base? Which conjugate base is the better leaving group? Which of these acids has the higher pKa?arrow_forwardWhat is the best choice as the major product for this reaction? NaCN OH N=CH2 с. b. а. ОН ОН NH N. H d. C.arrow_forward
- Given that pKa for phenol is 9.95 and pKą for the ammonium ion is 9.24, will the following reaction be favorable? (Will the products be favored at equilibrium?) OH + NH3 phenol pKa = 9.95 ammonia phenoxide ion ammonium ion pKa = 9.24arrow_forward8. For each of the acid/base reactions below, choose an appropriate acid or base to perform the stated chemical reaction. After selecting the appropriate reagent, provide a balanced chemical equation of the reaction and label each acid with its appropriate pKą. A. B. C. : 0 H H + LOH + H 5-H *111 +arrow_forwardВ. i. Draw the possible conformations for trans-1,4-dibromocyclohexane. Show the most stable conformation. Also explain the reason for its stability. ii. Classify the following reagents as Lewis acids and Lewis bases. H;O, BF3, AICI;, CH;CH,NH2 iII. Classify the following reagents as nucleophile and electrophiles. BF3, CH;OH, CH,OCH, FeCl, iv. Classify the following reagents as oxidizing and reducing agents. Os, NaBH4, LIAH4, KMNO.arrow_forward
- Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305580350Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. FootePublisher:Cengage Learning