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Offline ammonium55

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NH3OH + COOH = ?
« on: October 17, 2007, 04:25:28 PM »
Hey guys, i am actually in organic chemistry, but asking this question in this section cause I know its an easy question. If anyone could answer this as soon as possible, would be greatly appreciated, thanks a lot folks! Cheers!
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Re: NH3OH + COOH = ?
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2007, 05:07:27 PM »
Please read forum rules.

No such thing as isolated COOH.
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Re: NH3OH + COOH = ?
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2007, 06:13:28 PM »
my bad it was attatched to a hydrocarbon, but my T.A said it produces a salt and water, i just dont know what salt, if anyone could help me with that it would be appreciated. Thanks
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Re: NH3OH + COOH = ?
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2007, 08:15:25 PM »
It's a simple acid base reaction.

NH4OH + R(COOH) --> salt + water

I'm assuming you know about acids and bases since you are in organic chemistry, so you should be able to identify which is the acid and which is the base.

[Edit] Borek caught something I missed.
« Last Edit: October 18, 2007, 08:00:19 PM by constant thinker »
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Re: NH3OH + COOH = ?
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2007, 02:38:49 AM »
How have I missed that... No such thing as NH3OH either.
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Re: NH3OH + COOH = ?
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2007, 05:58:45 PM »
ya, i know the fact it makes a salt and water, I just dont know what salt it makes. Can anyone help me with that?
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Re: NH3OH + COOH = ?
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2007, 06:32:17 PM »
Quote from: Borek on October 18, 2007, 02:38:49 AM
How have I missed that... No such thing as NH3OH either.

woops your right, its NH4OH
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