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Chapter 4, Problem 12E(choose chapter or problem)
When methanol, \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\), is dissolved in water, a nonconducting solution results. When acetic acid, \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}\), dissolves in water, the solution is weakly conducting and acidic in nature. Describe what happens upon dissolution in the two cases, and account for the different results.
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QUESTION:
When methanol, \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\), is dissolved in water, a nonconducting solution results. When acetic acid, \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}\), dissolves in water, the solution is weakly conducting and acidic in nature. Describe what happens upon dissolution in the two cases, and account for the different results.
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Let's compare what will happen to the 2 compounds given upon dissolution.