Why ethanoic acid is a stronger acid in the liquid ammonia than in water
Correct answer: A. Ammonia is strong base than water
- A. Ammonia is strong base than water
- B. Ethanoic acid molecules form H-bonding with water
- C. Ethanoic acid is more soluble in liquid ammonia than in water
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Both water and ammonia can form hydrogen bond, and this is a very strong intermolecular force. In order for ethanoic acid to dissociate, the attraction between the protons and the surrounding solvent must be more favorable then the strength of the hydrogen bond to the ethanoic acid which ammonia provides because it is more basic than water.
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