Asked by tatiana vayserberg on May 16, 2024
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Which of the following acids has the most stable conjugate base?
A) CH3CO2H
B) CH3CHO
C) CH3CH2OH
D) CH3CH2SH
E) CH3SO3H
Conjugate Base
The species formed after an acid donates a proton, characterized by its ability to accept a proton.
Stable
Referring to a chemical compound that does not easily decompose or change into other compounds under normal conditions.
- Grasp the interplay between the arrangement of molecules and their propensity for acidity or basicity.
- Discuss the variables that play a role in the strength of acids and bases.
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Sourav singhMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The most stable conjugate base is formed from the strongest acid, which in this case is E) CH3SO3H (methanesulfonic acid). Its conjugate base, CH3SO3-, is highly stable due to the resonance stabilization and inductive effects of the sulfonate group.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the interplay between the arrangement of molecules and their propensity for acidity or basicity.
- Discuss the variables that play a role in the strength of acids and bases.