Chapter 4 Flashcards
What is the pKa of a carboxylic acid functional group?
Around 4-5
What is the pKa of an amine functional group?
Around 9-11
What is the pKa of a phenol functional group?
Around 9-10
What is the pKa of an alcohol functional group?
Around 15-17
True or False: A lower pKa value indicates a stronger acid.
True
Which functional group has the lowest pKa value among carboxylic acid, amine, phenol, and alcohol?
Carboxylic acid
Which functional group has the highest pKa value among carboxylic acid, amine, phenol, and alcohol?
Alcohol
Fill in the blank: The pKa of a carboxylic acid is around ___.
4-5
Fill in the blank: The pKa of an amine is around ___.
9-11
Fill in the blank: The pKa of a phenol is around ___.
9-10
Fill in the blank: The pKa of an alcohol is around ___.
15-17
Which functional group is more acidic: carboxylic acid or alcohol?
Carboxylic acid
Which functional group is more basic: amine or alcohol?
Amine
What is the general trend in pKa values for functional groups from carboxylic acid to alcohol?
Decreases
Which functional group has a pKa value close to neutral pH?
Phenol