EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
6th Edition
ISBN: 8220103151757
Author: LOUDON
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 14, Problem 14.15P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conjugate acid of ethanimine and ethane nitrile is to be drawn. Also, among these two compounds, the more basic compound is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A compound which has a tendency to donate its electrons is known as a base. A compound which has a tendency to accept electrons is known as an acid. A conjugate base is a substance which is formed after an acid loses a hydrogen atom. A conjugate acid is a substance which is formed when a base accepts a hydrogen atom.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
2)Rank the following in order of basicity and explain your choices.
Rank the attached ions in order of increasing basicity.
Why is the second compound more acidic than the first compound, could you explain the reason why?
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Chemistry
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
Chemistry
ISBN:9780618974122
Author:Andrei Straumanis
Publisher:Cengage Learning