Write an equation for each of the following equilibria, and use Table 3.1 to identify the pK

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Write an equation for each of the following equilibria, and use Table 3.1 to identify the pKa value associated with the acidic species in each equilibrium.

(a) Ammonia acting as a base toward the acid water 

(b) Ammonia acting as an acid toward the base water Which of these reactions has the larger Keq and therefore is more important in an aqueous solution of ammonia?
GREATER ACIDITY TABLE 3.1 Relative Strengths of Some Acids and Bases Conjugate acid NH, (ammonia) RH

HSO (sulfuric acid) HCI: (hydrochloric acid) HBr: (hydrobromic acid) HI: (hydroiodic acid) HCIO, (perchloric

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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