will hc2h2o4 (not its conjugate) act as an acid or base- pick one of these rationales: because the first proton was already removed leaving a basic molecule behind, because the first proton's pkb value is a larger value, or because the second proton is still acidic based on the second pka being below 7

will hc2h2o4 (not its conjugate) act as an acid or base- pick one of these rationales: because the first proton was already removed leaving a basic molecule behind, because the first proton's pkb value is a larger value, or because the second proton is still acidic based on the second pka being below 7

Organic Chemistry

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305580350

Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote

Publisher:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote

Chapter4: Acids And Bases

Section4.6: Molecular Structure And Acidity

Problem 1Q: Acid-Base Equilibria Many factors contribute to the acidity of organic compounds. Electronegativity,...

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