Chapter 6, Problem 6C.1E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Chemical equation for proton transfer equilibrium in water has to be written and also the expression of $K_a$ for ${\text{HClO}}_{\text{2}}$, $\text{HCN}$, and ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}\text{OH}$ has to be written.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Chemical equation for proton transfer equilibrium for conjugate base has to be written and also the expression of $K_b$ for ${\text{HClO}}_{\text{2}}$, $\text{HCN}$, and ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}\text{OH}$ has to be written.