Practice Problem: Analyzing Acid-Base Equilibria

The video tutorial explains an acid-base reaction involving carboxylic acid and ammonia. It covers identifying the acid and base, understanding resonance stabilization of the conjugate base, and forming conjugate acid and base. The tutorial also discusses predicting the equilibrium direction based on acid strength, emphasizing that the reaction favors the side with the weaker acid.

What are the two reactants involved in the acid-base reaction discussed?

Explain the role of the carboxylic acid and ammonia in the reaction.

Describe the relationship between acid strength and the stability of the conjugate base.

What happens to the acid and base after the reaction occurs?

What is the significance of the PKA values in determining the direction of the equilibrium?