Zafrina A.

asked • 02/28/19

Which are acidic in water and which can be a base (functional groups)

Which of the functional groups listed is/are acidic in water (i.e., would be more soluble in base)? Which of them can be a base (i.e., would be more soluble in acid)?

Functional groups: alkanes, alcohols, phenols, ethers, amines, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, and amides

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