Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
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Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
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Chapter 2.5, Problem 17P
Ethyne has a pKa value of 25, water has a pKa value of 15.7, and ammonia (NH3) has a pKa value of 36. Draw the equation, showing equilibrium arrows that indicate whether reactants or products are favoured, for the add-base reaction of ethyne with
- a. HO–
- b. –NH2–
- c. Which would be a better base to use if you wanted to remove a proton ethyne, HO– or –NH2?
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Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
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