Chapter 14.2, Problem 14.6CE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equation for the reaction of piperidine with water has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

In Bronsted's theory acid donates proton, while base accepts proton from acid resulting in the formation of water.

According to Lewis theory, acid and base can be defined as follows.

Lewis Acid: Lewis acid is a substance that can accept a pair of electrons.

Example: $\text{BF}{\text{3}}_{}$

Lewis Base: Lewis base is a substance that can donate a pair of electrons.

Example: ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The equation for the reaction of piperidine with $HCl$ has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).