Approximate pKa Flashcards
1
Q
Oxygen with 3 bonds
A
pKa = <0
Less than zero
Very strong acids
2
Q
Oxygen with a double bond
A
pKa = 5 Acetic acid (moderately strong) Oxygen with a double bond
3
Q
Nitrogens with a positive charge
A
pKa = 10
Weak acids
4
Q
Neutral oxygens
A
pKa = 15
Weak acids
5
Q
A
pKa = 25
6
Q
A
pKa = 35
7
Q
A
pKa = 45
8
Q
A
pKa = 50