2. Give the pK₂ values for the following compounds and then rank them in terms of increasing acidity. Explain why the values change so dramatically (each pKa unit is an order of magnitude) from one member of the series to the next. NH3 HF CH4 H₂O
2. Give the pK₂ values for the following compounds and then rank them in terms of increasing acidity. Explain why the values change so dramatically (each pKa unit is an order of magnitude) from one member of the series to the next. NH3 HF CH4 H₂O
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Transcribed Image Text:2. Give the pK₂ values for the following compounds and then rank them in terms of increasing
acidity. Explain why the values change so dramatically (each pKa unit is an order of magnitude)
from one member of the series to the next.
NH3 HF
CH4
H₂O
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