Find the Suitable Base for the Following Reaction: CH₃C(=O)CH₃

question 34

Multiple Choice

Find the suitable base for the following reaction: CH₃C(=O) CH₃ + :B → CH₃C(=O) CH₂:^- + H:B⁺
The pKa for CH₃C(=O) CH₃ (acetone) is 20. The formula for the base is followed by the pKa of its conjugate acid.

• A)H₂O, pKa = 15.74
• B)NH₃, pKa = 9.25
• C)CH₃CH₂O^-, pKa = 16
• D)C₆H₅O^-, pKa = 9.88
• E)NH₂^-, pKa = 38

Describe the impact of external and psychological factors on eating behavior and body weight.

Recognize the influence of neurotransmitters such as serotonin on eating behavior.

Understand the role of memory in eating habits and the impact of amnesia on consumption patterns.

Comprehend the biological and environmental factors influencing taste preferences and dietary choices.

---

Definitions:

Cross-Situational Consistency

The extent to which an individual's behavior remains consistent across different situations and contexts.

Trait Approach

A theoretical framework in personality psychology that focuses on the identification and measurement of specific, stable characteristics that differentiate individuals.

Trait Psychologists

Psychologists who study and categorize human personalities based on identifiable traits and characteristics.