2007-03-28 00:29:53 · 4 answers · asked by i-sena 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Salicylic acid is the chemical compound with the formula C6H4(OH)COOH, where the OH group is adjacent to the carboxylic acid group. It is also called 2-Hydroxybenzoic acid as it presents a "benzene" ring, with the OH group in position 2 and the COOH group in position 1.
Whatever the formula, though, it is a medium strenght acid (pKa 2.97), therefore in a water solution you will have:
C6H4(OH)COOH + H2O <==> C6H4(OH)COO- + H3O+
The reaction is not complete (because it is not a strong acid), but in equilibrium.
p.s: I agree that you should have asked "please!"
2007-03-28 00:37:11 · answer #1 · answered by Jesus is my Savior 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Salicyclic acid + water = 59.
2007-03-28 07:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn how to say "please".
Then, I might help you.
2007-03-28 07:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-03-28 07:32:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋