Chapter 13, Problem 13.61E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The behavior of an alcohol as a weak Brønsted acid if it reacts with a strong Brønsted base (X) is to be shown. The behavior of an alcohol as a weak Brønsted base in the presence of a strong Brønsted acid (HA) is to be shown.

Concept introduction:

According to Brønsted theory of acids and bases, a substance that donates hydrogen ions $\left({\text{H}}^{\text{+}}\right)$ to any other substance is known as an acid. On the other hand, a substance that accepts hydrogen ions $\left({\text{H}}^{\text{+}}\right)$ is known as base.