Which Reaction of These Potential Acids and Bases Does Not

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which reaction of these potential acids and bases does not occur to any appreciable degree due to an unfavorable equilibrium?

• A)NaOH(aq)+ CH₃CH₂CH₂CO₂H
• B)CH₃CH₂ONa in ethanol + ethene
• C)CH₃Li in hexane + ethyne
• D)NaNH₂ in liq.NH₃ + ethanol
• E)NaC₂H₃O₂(aq)+ HI

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