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Strong acids
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:37 pm
by Gisela F Ramirez 2H
When being asked to choose the stronger acid, you first look at the bond length and, if that is not comparable you look at the conjugate base right? Does a strong conjugate base mean a stronger acid? Or is it a weak conjugate base that means a stronger acid?
Re: Strong acids
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:40 pm
by Arshiya
a weak conjugate base means a stronger acid
Re: Strong acids
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:45 pm
by Claudia Luong 4K
Longer bond lengths means that the bonds are weaker and the acids are stronger. Strong acids have weak conjugate bases.
Re: Strong acids
Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 9:55 pm
by Nghi Nguyen 2L
When being asked to choose the stronger base, you should also consider the resulting anion stability.