Organic Reactions
Acid-Base

1011. If you want to convert benzoic acid into a water soluble salt, you should treat it with

carbonic acid, isopropanol, dimethylamine

1035. Acetic acid, CH₃COOH, has a pK_a of 4.8. Ethanol, CH₃CH₂OH, has a pK_a of 16.0

What are the major species present when acetic acid and ethanol are added to water and the pH is adjusted to 7.0?

A. CH₃CO₂H and CH₃CO₂OH

B. CH₃CH₂O^- and CH₃CH₂OH

C. CH₃CO₂H and CH₃CH₂O^-

D. CH₃CO₂^- and CH₃CH₂OH

1062. Which acid has the lowest pKa?

A. B.

C. D.

1063. Which acid has the highest pKa?

A. B.

C. D.

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