Question

acetaminophen is a stronger acid than methanol, and sodium methoxide is a stronger base than. write an acid base equilibrium reaction in these species (showing structures). In which direction does the equilibrium lie

Answer 1

Answer:

The equilibrium shifts to the right that is the forward reaction.

Explanation:

The chemical compound known as "Acetaminophen" is a chemical compound that is generally known to a layman as Paracetamol and it belongs to the drug class known as anagelsics which helps in the treatment of pain or say in the reduction of pain. Acetaminophen has the chemical Formula to be C8H9NO2, with the Molar mass of 151.163 g/mol and Boiling point of 420 °C.

The reaction between Acetaminophen and sodium methoxide gives methanol and acetaminophen sodium salt. Therefore, the acid base equilibrium reaction of these species is given as;

C8H9NO2 + CH3ONa <========> CH3OH + acetaminophen sodium salt.

The equilibrium shifts to the right that is the forward reaction.