Chapter 14, Problem 14.16P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Whether hybridization is the reason for ion $A$ being more acidic than ion $B$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Acidity of an organic compound depends upon its ability to lose a proton, ${\text{H}}^{+}$. The compound formed after losing a proton is known as conjugate base. Acidity depends on bond strength, electronegativity, hybridization, resonance, type of solvent, and the state of the compound.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The resonance structure of ion $B$ is to be stated. The reason as to why stabilization of ion $B$ reduces its acidity, with the help of energy diagram is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Acidity of an organic compound depends upon its ability to lose a proton, ${\text{H}}^{+}$. The compound formed after losing a proton is known as conjugate base. Acidity depends on bond strength, electronegativity, hybridization, resonance, type of solvent, and the state of the compound.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The reason as to why ion $A$ is less acidic than ion $B$ in aqueous solution is to b stated.

Concept introduction:

Acidity of an organic compound depends upon its ability to lose a proton, ${\text{H}}^{+}$. The compound formed after losing a proton is known as conjugate base. Acidity depends on bond strength, electronegativity, hybridization, resonance, type of solvent, and the state of the compound.