1. Consider Lewis structure for methane (CH4). a. If methane were to behave as an acid (if possible), draw the Lewis structure of its resulting conjugate base. b. Reflecting on your answer for Part A and using the three acid-base models above, would you predict the conjugate base would form? (Does this situtation make sense)? c. If methane were to behave as a base (if possible), draw the Lewis structure of its resulting conjugate acid. d. Reflecting on your answer for Part A and using the three acid-base models above, would you predict the conjugate acid would form? (Does this situtation make sense)?

1. Consider Lewis structure for methane (CH4). a. If methane were to behave as an acid (if possible), draw the Lewis structure of its resulting conjugate base. b. Reflecting on your answer for Part A and using the three acid-base models above, would you predict the conjugate base would form? (Does this situtation make sense)? c. If methane were to behave as a base (if possible), draw the Lewis structure of its resulting conjugate acid. d. Reflecting on your answer for Part A and using the three acid-base models above, would you predict the conjugate acid would form? (Does this situtation make sense)?

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter14: Acids And Bases

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38QRT

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