Asked by Jennifer Gonzalez on Apr 26, 2024
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Consider the reaction shown below. Use pKa values to determine which way the equilibrium lies. 
Pka Values
A quantitative measure that indicates the strength of an acid in solution, representing the acid's ability to donate a proton.
Equilibrium
A state in a chemical reaction where the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, leading to no net change in the concentrations of reactants and products.
- Apply knowledge of pKa values to predict the direction of equilibrium in acid-base reactions.
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Courtney KowalskiApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
The pKa of the α-hydrogen of acetone is 19 and that of methanol is ~15. Acetone is the weaker acid so the equilibrium lies to the left.
Learning Objectives
- Apply knowledge of pKa values to predict the direction of equilibrium in acid-base reactions.