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1) List the most common organic functional groups that function as acids or bases. Write an equation of each with HCl or NaOH to show their behavior as acids or bases. (You will also enter these functional groups in the table in Question 2.) 2) Fill in the following table showing the general solubility behavior of organic acids and bases. Assume that they are not small enough to have significant water solubility.

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Please provide the empty table to fill with the information.

  • Q:What are the most common organic functional groups that function as acids? A:The most common organic functional groups that function as acids are carboxylic acids, phenols, and sulfonic acids.
  • Q: What are the most common organic functional groups that function as bases? A:The most common organic functional groups that function as bases are amines and amides.
  • Q: Write an equation of each functional group with HCl to show its behavior as an acid. A:Carboxylic acid: RCOOH + HCl -> RCOOH2+ + Cl-, Phenol: ArOH + HCl -> ArOH2+ + Cl-, Sulfonic acid: RSO3H + HCl ->RSO3H2+ + Cl-
  • Q:Write an equation of each functional group with NaOH to show its behavior as a base. A:Amine: RNH2 + NaOH -> RNH3+ + OH-, Amide: RCONH2 + NaOH -> RNH2 + NaCONH2-
  • Q:What should be filled in the table to show the general solubility behavior of organic acids and bases? A:The table should be filled with the names of the organic acids and bases and their respective solubilities in water, organic solvents, or both.