Chapter 5, Problem 23CTQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Whether ${\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}$ of molecules mentioned below match with the stability of anions or not should be determined.

  

Concept introduction: The dissociation constant of acid represents strength of acid in solution. It is denoted by ${\text{K}}_{\text{a}}$ . The expression of ${\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}$ is as follows:

  ${\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}=-\log {\text{K}}_{\text{a}}$