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Interpretation:
Whether tert-butoxide ion is a base, strong enough to react significantly with water or can a solution of ter-butoxide prepared in water is to be decided. pKa of tert-butyl alcohol is given as approximately 18.
Concept introduction:
Water can act as an acid or as a base. It can donate H+ to substances which are weaker acids (with higher pKa value than that of water) than water. It can accept H+ from substances which are stronger acids (with lower pKa value than that of water).
To determine:
Whether tert-butoxide ion is a base, strong enough to react significantly with water or can a solution of ter-butoxide prepared in water. pKa of tert-butyl alcohol is given as approximately 18.
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