I've been reviewing some recent practice questions and realized that I'm not quite sure what to do with functional groups other than carboxylic acids or amines when the pH varies. If a compound has a functional group such as an amide, do we assume that this does not act as a base and become protonated at low pH values? Is it only carboxylic acids, amine groups and phosphates that become protonated and de-protonated in compounds?
Hope this doesn't sound too dumb...
thanks!
Hope this doesn't sound too dumb...
thanks!