Concept explainers
Which compounds can be deprotonated by
(a).
(b).
(c).
(d).
Interpretation: Among the given compounds, those which are deprotonated by
Concept Introduction: According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, when an acid donates a proton the species formed is known as conjugate base and when the base accepts a proton the species formed is known as conjugate acid.
In a reaction which strongly favors the formation of products, the base used to remove proton from the acid should be stronger than the base formed when the proton is removed. In a reaction which favors the products, equilibrium will favors the formation of the weaker acid or weaker base. Or the
Answer to Problem 2.48P
Correct answer: The correct options are (a) and (b).
Explanation of Solution
Reason for correct answer:
(a) The deprotonation of an acid takes place in the presence of a strong base whose
The given compound is formic acid,
The
(b) The given compound is hydrogen sulphide,
The
Reason for incorrect options:
(c) The given compound is toluene,
The
(d) The given compound is methyl amine,
The
Among the given compounds, formic acid,
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