Although the acid-dissociation constant for phenol (C6H5OH) is listed in Appendix D, the base-dissociation constant for the
Question:
(a) Explain why it is not necessary to list both Ka for phenol and Kb for the phenolate ion.
(b) Calculate Kb for the phenolate ion.
(c) Is the phenolate ion a weaker or stronger base than ammonia?
Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!
Step by Step Answer:
Related Book For
Chemistry The Central Science
ISBN: 978-0321696724
12th edition
Authors: Theodore Brown, Eugene LeMay, Bruce Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward
Question Posted: