Organic Chemistry: Principles And Mechanisms
Organic Chemistry: Principles And Mechanisms
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780393663549
Author: KARTY, Joel
Publisher: W. W. Norton and Company
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Chapter 18, Problem 18.5YT
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The products of the reaction between HCN and HO are to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

The hydoxide ion is both a base and a nucleophile. It is quite strong as a base and deprotonates most acids, forming its conjugate acid, H2O.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The numerical factor by which the products side of the reaction between HCN and HO is favored is to be determined from the appropriate pKa values.

Concept introduction:

In an acid-base reaction, the side with weaker acid (and base) is favored. The pKa values of the two acids in the reaction can be used to determine the factor by which that side is favored. The factor is given by the difference between the pKa values, 10Δ(pKa).

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