Question

Select the statements that correctly explain the influence of two solvents, water and hexane, on the pKa of acetic acid.

Answer 1

Answer:

The solvent dielectric constant has a large influence on the pKa for weak acids. Select the statements that correctly explain the influence of two solvents, water and hexane, on the pKa of acetic acid. -The pKa will be higher in hexane. -More H will dissociate in water because the dielectric constant is higher.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hexane cannot affect the pKa of acetic acid since hexane cannot donate or accept H . More H will dissociate in water because the dielectric constant is higher.