3. Acids and Bases
Acid Base Equilibrium
3. Acids and Bases Acid Base Equilibrium
2PRACTICE PROBLEM
Which of the given solvents will be compatible with the acids and bases involved in the following reactions (Ignoring any side reactions)?
Solvent choices = diethyl ether, ethanol, and water.
a. CH3CH2Li + CH3—C≡C—H → CH3—CH3 + CH3—C≡CLi
b. CH3CH2Li + (CH3)2CH—OH → CH3—CH3 + (CH3)2CH—OLi
Which of the given solvents will be compatible with the acids and bases involved in the following reactions (Ignoring any side reactions)?
Solvent choices = diethyl ether, ethanol, and water.
a. CH3CH2Li + CH3—C≡C—H → CH3—CH3 + CH3—C≡CLi
b. CH3CH2Li + (CH3)2CH—OH → CH3—CH3 + (CH3)2CH—OLi