Which Species Is the Conjugate Acid in the Following Acid-Base

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which species is the conjugate acid in the following acid-base reaction?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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Definitions:

Directing Effect

Describes how substituents on an aromatic ring influence the position of additional substituents in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Nitro Group

A functional group consisting of one nitrogen atom bonded to two oxygen atoms (‑NO2), commonly found in organic compounds and contributing to their reactivity.

Reagents

Substances or compounds that are added to a system in order to bring about a chemical reaction.

Organic Product

A compound resulting from an organic reaction, typically consisting of carbon-based molecules.