Question

(a) Suggest a solvent in which aniline acts as strong base. 

(b) Write equation for the auto ionisation of (i) HCOOH, (ii) NH₃. 

(c) [AI(H₂O)₆]³⁺ is acid or base and write its conjugate partner and reaction. 

(d) Write the order of acidic nature of HCI, HCOOH and CH₃COOH in (i) H₂O, (ii) liq. NH₃.

Answer 1

(a) Aniline (a weak base) acts as strong base in liquid acetic acid.