3. Acids and Bases
Equilibrium Constant
35PRACTICE PROBLEM
Protonated formaldehyde has a pKa of -4.2, while protonated imidazole has a pKa of 6.9. In a reaction with imidazole at pH 5.5, what fraction of formaldehyde is protonated (acidic)?
Protonated formaldehyde has a pKa of -4.2, while protonated imidazole has a pKa of 6.9. In a reaction with imidazole at pH 5.5, what fraction of formaldehyde is protonated (acidic)?