Textbook Question
What is the conjugate base of each of the following acids? [The most acidic proton is indicated.]
(c)
Ch. 4 - Acids and Bases: Electron Flow
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Table of contents
- Ch. 2 - General Chemistry Translated: Finding the Electrons114
- Ch. 3 - Alkanes and Cycloalkanes: Properties and Conformational Analysis109
- Ch. 4 - Acids and Bases: Electron Flow144
- Ch. 5 - Chemical Reaction Analysis: Thermodynamics and Kinetics118
- Ch. 6 - Stereoisomerism: Arrangement of Atoms in Space112
- Ch. 7 - Principles of Green (Organic) Chemistry3
- Ch. 8 - Alkenes I: Properties and Electrophilic Additions158
- Ch. 9 - Alkenes II: Oxidation and Reduction150
- Ch. 10 - Alkynes: Electrophilic Addition and Redox Reactions101
- Ch. 11 - Properties and Synthesis of Alkyl Halides: Radical Reactions108
- Ch. 12 - Substitution and Elimination: Reactions of Haloalkanes172
- Ch. 13 - Alcohols, Ethers and Related Compounds: Substitution and Elimination239
- Ch. 14 - Structural Identification I: Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry54
- Ch. 15 - Structural Identification II: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy93
- Ch. 16 - Metals in Organic Chemistry48
- Ch. 17 - Carbonyl Addition Reactions: Aldehydes and Ketones45
- Ch. 18 - Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution I: Carboxylic Acids18
- Ch. 19 - Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution II: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives39
- Ch. 20 - Enolates: Carbonyl Addition and Substitution13
- Ch. 21 - Conjugated Systems I: Stability and Addition Reactions56
- Ch. 22 - Conjugated Systems II: Pericyclic Reactions54
- Ch. 23 - Benzene I: Aromatic Stability and Substitution Reactions64
- Ch. 24 - Benzene II: Reactions Influenced by the Aromatic Ring62
- Ch. 25 - Amines: Structure, Reactions, and Synthesis27
- Ch. 26 - Amino Acids, Proteins, and Peptide Synthesis9
- Ch. 27 - Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids, and Lipids54
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Chapter 3, Problem 10a
What is the conjugate acid of each of the following bases? [The most basic atom is indicated.]
(a) 
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Step 1: Identify the base in the given structure. The base is the negatively charged carbon atom (CH₂⁻) in the ethyl anion (CH₃CH₂⁻).
Step 2: Recall the concept of conjugate acids and bases. A conjugate acid is formed when a base gains a proton (H⁺).
Step 3: Add a proton (H⁺) to the most basic atom, which is the negatively charged carbon atom in this case. This will neutralize the negative charge.
Step 4: Write the resulting chemical structure after the proton is added. The ethyl anion (CH₃CH₂⁻) becomes ethane (CH₃CH₃).
Step 5: Verify the result by checking that the conjugate acid (CH₃CH₃) is neutral and consistent with the addition of a proton to the base.
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Key Concepts
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Conjugate Acid-Base Pair
A conjugate acid is formed when a base accepts a proton (H+). In acid-base chemistry, every base has a corresponding conjugate acid, which is the species that results from the base gaining a proton. Understanding this relationship is crucial for predicting the behavior of substances in chemical reactions.
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Basicity and Proton Affinity
Basicity refers to the ability of a substance to accept protons. The most basic atom in a molecule is typically the one with the highest electron density and the ability to stabilize the positive charge after accepting a proton. This concept is essential for identifying which atom in a given structure will form the conjugate acid.
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Resonance Stabilization
Resonance stabilization occurs when a molecule can be represented by multiple valid Lewis structures, allowing for the delocalization of electrons. This delocalization can significantly affect the stability of the conjugate acid formed from a base, influencing its acidity and basicity. Recognizing resonance structures helps predict the strength of acids and bases.
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Identify the acid from which the following conjugate bases were formed. [The most basic atom is indicated.]
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What is the conjugate acid of each of the following bases? [The most basic atom is indicated.]
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