List the conjugate base for the following acids:
1) Acid = CH3CH2CH2NH3^+
Conjugate base = CH3CH2CH2NH2^-
2) Acid = CH3CH2CH2OH2^+
Conjugate base = CH3CH2CH2OH^-
Are my answers correct? Thank you!
yes.
CH3CH2CH2NH2 is it a conjugate base
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Yes, your answers are correct! The conjugate base of an acid is formed when the acid loses a proton (H+). In both cases, the acidic hydrogen is removed, resulting in the formation of the corresponding conjugate base.
Yes, your answers are correct!
To determine the conjugate base of an acid, you need to remove a proton (H+) from the acid. This is done by subtracting one hydrogen ion (H+) from the formula of the acid and adding a negative charge (-) to balance the loss of positive charge.
Let's go through each example:
1) Acid = CH3CH2CH2NH3+
To determine the conjugate base, CH3CH2CH2NH3+, we remove a proton (H+) from the formula and add a negative charge (-):
Conjugate base = CH3CH2CH2NH2^-
2) Acid = CH3CH2CH2OH2+
To determine the conjugate base, CH3CH2CH2OH2+, we remove a proton (H+) from the formula and add a negative charge (-):
Conjugate base = CH3CH2CH2OH^-
So, your answers for both examples are correct. Well done!