The following compounds are drawn in their acidic forms, and their pKa values are given. Draw teh form in which each compound would predominantly exist at pH=8
CH3COOH CH3CH2OH CH3OH2+ CH3CH2NH3+
pKa=4.8 pKa=15.9 pKa=-2.5 pKa=11.2
If the pH is lower than the pKa, then the compound will be protonated. If the pH is higher than the pKa, then the compound will be deprotonated. A further consideration is the charge on the compound. Acids are neutral when protonated and negatively charged (ionized) when deprotonated.
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