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Why is phenylamine a weaker organic base than ethylamine?

Phenylamine contains a phenyl group attached to the amine. Phenyl groups have a delocalised system of electrons as a result of p orbitals from the 6 adjacent carbon atoms overlapping and "merging&quo...

Answered by Adam W. Chemistry tutor
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In terms of reaction mechanisms, what exactly is the rate-determining step?

The easiest way to visualise this is to imagine a line of four dinner ladies serving you different parts of a school meal e.g. the first peas, the second mash potatoes, the third chicken and the fourth gr...

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What are the different forms of elemental carbon?

Carbon can be found in different forms, with different structures and bonding.

Graphite is a structure in which each carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms, to...

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What's the difference between an aldehyde and a ketone?

Both aldehydes and ketones contain a double bond between carbon and oxygen.

Aldehydes have the double bond at the end of the molecule. T...

Answered by Eleanor M. Chemistry tutor
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Explain how a buffer solution controls pH

Equilibrium: 

BH <--> H+ + B-

alkali reacts with H+, so equilibrium shifts to right to buffer change

acid reacts with B- to form BH, so equilibrium shift...

Answered by George S. Chemistry tutor
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