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Question

Write the acid-base equation for each weak base. Show its ionization in water to produce OH^-

a. PO₄^3-

b. (CH₃)₂NH

c. CH₃CH₂NH₂

Accepted Answer

a. PO₄^3– + H₂O ⇌ HPO₄^2– + OH^–

b. (CH₃)₂NH + H₂O ⇌ (CH₃)₂NH₂⁺ + OH^–

c. CH₃CH₂NH₂ + H₂O ⇌ (CH₃)₂NH₃⁺ + OH^–

Answer

a. PO₄^3– + H₂O ⇌ HPO₄^2– + OH^–

b. (CH₃)₂NH + H₂O ⇌ (CH₃)₂NH₂^– + OH^–

c. CH₃CH₂NH₂ + H₂O ⇌ (CH₃)₂NH₃^– + OH^–

Answer

a. PO₄^3– + H₂O ⇌ HPO₄²⁺ + OH^–

b. (CH₃)₂NH + H₂O ⇌ (CH₃)₂NH₂^– + OH^–

c. CH₃CH₂NH₂ + H₂O ⇌ (CH₃)₂NH₃^– + OH^–

Answer

a. PO₄^3– + H₂O ⇌ HPO₄²⁺ + OH^–

b. (CH₃)₂NH + H₂O ⇌ (CH₃)₂NH₂⁺ + OH^–

c. CH₃CH₂NH₂ + H₂O ⇌ (CH₃)₂NH₃⁺ + OH^–