Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The conjugate base of
Concept introduction:
According to Brønsted theory of acids and bases, a substance that donates hydrogen ions
Answer to Problem 10E
The conjugate base of acetic acid
Explanation of Solution
The conjugate base of
Therefore, the conjugate base of
The conjugate base of the acetic acid is
(b)
Interpretation:
The conjugate acid of
Concept introduction:
According to Brønsted theory of acids and bases, a substance that donates hydrogen ions
Answer to Problem 10E
The conjugate acid of cyanide ion
Explanation of Solution
The conjugate acid of
Therefore, the conjugate acid of
The conjugate acid of cyanide ion is
(c)
Interpretation:
The conjugate base of
Concept introduction:
According to Brønsted theory of acids and bases, a substance that donates hydrogen ions
Answer to Problem 10E
The conjugate base of
Explanation of Solution
The conjugate base of
Therefore, the conjugate base of
The conjugate base of the acid
(d)
Interpretation:
The conjugate acid of
Concept introduction:
According to Brønsted theory of acids and bases, a substance that donates hydrogen ions
Answer to Problem 10E
The conjugate acid of
Explanation of Solution
The conjugate acid of
Therefore, the conjugate acid of
The conjugate acid of
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