Chapter 13, Problem 43E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The stronger acid out of the given two alternatives is to be identified using Table $13-2$.

Concept introduction: A molecule or an ion that is capable of donating a proton or accepting an electron pair in a chemical reaction is known as an acid. The equilibrium constant for the dissociation reaction of a given acid is known as the acid dissociation constant and is denoted by the symbol, $K_{\text{a}}$.

The acidic strength increases with an increase in the value of $K_{\text{a}}$.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Concept introduction: A molecule or an ion that is capable of donating a proton or accepting an electron pair in a chemical reaction is known as an acid. The equilibrium constant for the dissociation reaction of a given acid is known as the acid dissociation constant and is denoted by the symbol, $K_{\text{a}}$.

The acidic strength increases with an increase in the value of $K_{\text{a}}$.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The stronger acid out of the given two alternatives is to be identified using Table $13-2$.

Concept introduction: A molecule or an ion that is capable of donating a proton or accepting an electron pair in a chemical reaction is known as an acid. The equilibrium constant for the dissociation reaction of a given acid is known as the acid dissociation constant and is denoted by the symbol, $K_{\text{a}}$.

The acidic strength increases with an increase in the value of $K_{\text{a}}$.