Question
Download Solution PDFAmong SO2(OH)F, CH3CO2H, LiF and H2O, the compound(s) which behave(s) as a base in liquid HF is/are
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
According to the solvent theory, an acid is a proton doner and a base is a proton acceptor in presence of a solvent. In this theory, the solvent is the bridge or a shared compound between the acid and the base, which promotes the transfer of protons between them.
It's used in polar aprotic solvents like liq.HF , acetone, ether etc.
Explanation:
\(liq.HF+\:H_{2}O\rightarrow H_{3}O^{+}+ F^{-} \)
In above reaction H2O acts as a base where as liq.HF acts as an acid.
H2SO3F is one of the strongest Bronsted acid which is stronger than that of liq.HF.
\(SO_{2}(OH)F> liq.HF> CH_{3}COOH> H_{2}O>LiF \)
Among SO2(OH)F, CH3CO2H, LiF and H2O, the compound(s) which behave(s) as a base in liquid HF is/are CH3CO2H, LiF and H2O.
Conclusion:
Therefore, option (4) is the correct one.
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