McMurry (kap.2,9) Flashcards
1
Q
How can you predict, how an acid-base reaction will take place?
A
By looking at the pKa value of the two acids in the reaction.
The acid with the smaller pKa value = reacts as an acid.
The acid with the bigger pKa value = will react as an base in its conj. base form (because weaker acid = strong conj. base).
2
Q
Is there another way to predict the acid-base reaction?
A
Yes:
The product conj. base = weaker base then the starting base.
The product conj. acid = weaker acid then the starting acid.
