NH,+ + H,O- NH; + H,O* pK, 9.24 pK-1.74 NH, + OH-–→ NH, + H,0 pK_ 9.24 pK, 15.7 Explain why this rule works.

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Problem 16.27P: 16-27 Guanidine, p/Ca 13.6, is a very strong base, almost as basic as hydroxide ion. NH NH2+ II II...
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One way to determine the predominant species at equilibrium for an acid-base reaction is to say that the reaction arrow points to the acid with the higher value of pKa. For example,

NH,+ + H,O- NH; + H,O*
pK, 9.24
pK-1.74
NH, + OH-–→ NH, + H,0
pK_ 9.24
pK, 15.7
Explain why this rule works.
Transcribed Image Text:NH,+ + H,O- NH; + H,O* pK, 9.24 pK-1.74 NH, + OH-–→ NH, + H,0 pK_ 9.24 pK, 15.7 Explain why this rule works.
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