Chapter 6, Problem 6.4YT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ being a stronger acid than ${{\text{(CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{)}}_{\text{2}}\text{NH}$ is to be verified.

Concept introduction:

The acid with a more negative pKa is a stronger acid. At equilibrium, the strongest acid that can exist in solution to any appreciable concentration is the protonated solvent. The strongest base that can exist in solution is the deprotonated solvent.