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Interpretation:
The equation for the reaction of an amide ion with water has to be writtern and the reaction is reactant or product favored at equilibrium has to be exlained.
Concept introduction:
An equilibrium constant
The reaction of an acid HA with water is written as,
The relative strength of an acid and base in water can be also expressed quantitatively with an equilibrium constant as follows:
An equilibrium constant
The reaction of any base B with water is written as,
The relative strength of an acid and base in water can be also expressed quantitatively with an equilibrium constant as follows:
An equilibrium constant
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