Question: Is tert-butoxide anion a strong enough base to react with water? In other words, can a solution of potassium tert-butoxide be prepared in water? The

Is tert-butoxide anion a strong enough base to react with water? In other words, can a solution of potassium tert-butoxide be prepared in water? The pKa of tert-butyl alcohol is approximately18.

CH Potassium tert-butoxide K* "0-C-CH3 C

CH Potassium tert-butoxide K* "0-C-CH3 C

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