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1
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What is the pKa of a carboxylic acid functional group?

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Around 4-5

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What is the pKa of an amine functional group?

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Around 9-11

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What is the pKa of a phenol functional group?

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Around 9-10

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What is the pKa of an alcohol functional group?

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Around 15-17

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True or False: A lower pKa value indicates a stronger acid.

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True

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Which functional group has the lowest pKa value among carboxylic acid, amine, phenol, and alcohol?

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Carboxylic acid

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Which functional group has the highest pKa value among carboxylic acid, amine, phenol, and alcohol?

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Alcohol

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Fill in the blank: The pKa of a carboxylic acid is around ___.

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4-5

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Fill in the blank: The pKa of an amine is around ___.

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9-11

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10
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Fill in the blank: The pKa of a phenol is around ___.

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9-10

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Fill in the blank: The pKa of an alcohol is around ___.

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15-17

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12
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Which functional group is more acidic: carboxylic acid or alcohol?

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Carboxylic acid

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Which functional group is more basic: amine or alcohol?

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Amine

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What is the general trend in pKa values for functional groups from carboxylic acid to alcohol?

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Decreases

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Which functional group has a pKa value close to neutral pH?

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Phenol

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What is the relationship between pKa and the strength of an acid?

17
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In general, do functional groups with lower pKa values tend to donate or accept protons more readily?

18
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What is the significance of knowing the pKa values of functional groups in organic chemistry?

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Helps predict reactivity and behavior in chemical reactions

19
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What can the pKa value of a functional group indicate about its stability?

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Higher stability at lower pKa values

20
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What is the pKa value of a neutral compound?

21
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Which functional group has a pKa value closer to that of a neutral compound: phenol or amine?

22
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What is the pKa of a thiol functional group?

23
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Fill in the blank: The pKa of a thiol is around ___.

24
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Which functional group has a higher pKa value: thiol or carboxylic acid?

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