Protophilic Solvents and Their Effects
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What is the main characteristic of protophilic solvents?

  • They do not participate in acid-base reactions.
  • They are strong acids.
  • They have a high affinity for protons. (correct)
  • They have a low affinity for protons.
  • Which of the following substances is NOT classified as a protophilic solvent?

  • Liquid ammonia
  • Water (correct)
  • Amines
  • Ketones
  • What phenomenon describes the enhancement of weak acids' strengths in strongly protophilic solvents?

  • Stabilization effect
  • Concentration effect
  • Deformation effect
  • Levelling effect (correct)
  • In the reaction $HB + S \rightleftharpoons SH^{+} + B^{-}$, what does 'S' represent?

    <p>The solvent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about weak acids in strongly protophilic solvents is true?

    <p>They acquire strengths comparable to strong acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Protophilic Solvents

    • Protophilic solvents are substances that have a strong affinity for protons (H+).
    • Common examples include liquid ammonia, amines, and ketones.
    • Protophilic solvents can enhance the acidic strength of weak acids, making them act like strong acids in solution.
    • This phenomenon is known as the "levelling effect".
    • The general reaction involving a protophilic solvent (S) and an acid (HB) can be represented as:

    $HB + S \rightleftharpoons SH^{+} + B^{-}$

    • In this reaction, the protophilic solvent (S) accepts a proton from the acid (HB), forming a solvated proton (SH+) and the conjugate base of the acid (B-).
    • Weak acids are often used in the presence of strongly protophilic solvents to take advantage of the levelling effect.

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    Explore the fascinating world of protophilic solvents and their ability to enhance the strength of weak acids through the levelling effect. This quiz covers key concepts including common examples, reactions, and applications of these unique solvents. Test your understanding of how protophilic solvents interact with acids in solution.

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