Is NH3 more basic than OH?
I'm guessing yes because N is less electronegative.
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I'm guessing yes because N is less electronegative.
Thanks
Is NH3 more basic than OH?
I'm guessing yes because N is less electronegative.
Thanks
Are you referring to carboxylic acid derivatives or free NH3 and OH- in solution? Amides (RCOO-NH2) are the strongest base in the CA derivs, more so than (RCOO-OH, obviously since that is carbolxylic acid). But rather than looking at electronegativity (which refers to electrons in a bond), ionize your species and examine the leaving group.Is NH3 more basic than OH?
I'm guessing yes because N is less electronegative.
Thanks
Is NH3 more basic than OH?
I'm guessing yes because N is less electronegative.
Thanks
Sorry guys.
I meant
OH- vs. NH2-
Yea, in that case, NH2- is a stronger base than OH-
NH2- > OH- > NH3 in terms of basicity
Oxygen is more electronegative. Therefore in water, it will be more likely to take up H+, compared to NH2-. Is this correct?