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Which is the more stable base?
Chapter , Problem 10P(choose chapter or problem)
a. Write an equation showing \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\) reacting as an acid with \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) and an equation showing it reacting as a base with HCl.
b. Write an equation showing \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) reacting as an acid with \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{O}-\) and an equation showing it reacting as a base with HBr.
Equation Transcription:
CH3OH
NH3
CH3O-
Text Transcription:
CH_3OH
NH_3
CH_3O^-
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
a. Write an equation showing \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OH}\) reacting as an acid with \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) and an equation showing it reacting as a base with HCl.
b. Write an equation showing \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) reacting as an acid with \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{O}-\) and an equation showing it reacting as a base with HBr.
Equation Transcription:
CH3OH
NH3
CH3O-
Text Transcription:
CH_3OH
NH_3
CH_3O^-
ANSWER:
Solution 10P
Step 1 of 7
The conjugate base of the weak acid is strong base and strong acid is weak base.
The conjugate acid of the weak base is strong acid and strong base is weak acid.
Weak bases are more stable. Hence, the conjugate base of the stronger acid is stable base.