Chapter 15, Problem 15.26E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The balanced equation for the reaction of acetic acid with $\text{NaOH}$ is to be written.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic acids have an acidic proton which can be used in the acid-base reactions. They behave as Bronsted- Lowry acids as they act as proton donors. In presence of a strong base, the proton is abstracted resulting in an acid-base reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The balanced equation for the reaction of acetic acid with $\text{KOH}$ is to be written.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic acids have an acidic proton which can be used in the acid-base reactions. They behave as Bronsted- Lowry acids as they act as proton donors. In presence of a strong base the proton is abstracted resulting in an acid-base reaction.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The balanced equation for the reaction of acetic acid with $\text{Ca}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_2$ is to be written.

Concept introduction:

Carboxylic acids have an acidic proton which can be used in the acid-base reactions. They behave as Bronsted- Lowry acids as they act as proton donors. In presence of a strong base the proton is abstracted resulting in an acid-base reaction.