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approximate pKas
A few approximate pKa values for organic chemistry lab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| H2SO4 | -10 |
| HCl | -5 |
| protonated carbonyl groups | -5 |
| protonated water | 0 |
| protonated alcohols | 0 |
| protonated ethers | 0 |
| carboxylic acids | 5 |
| carbonic acid (H2CO3) | 5 |
| protonated anilines (nitrogen with at least one benzene ring attached) | 5 |
| phenols | 10 |
| protonated amines (ammonium ions) | 10 |
| thiols (R-S-H) | 10 |
| water | 15 |
| alcohols | 15 |