Question

So to find a base by its formula, does it end in COO or COOH? Can a base be both of those endings?

Answer 1

To find a base by its formula, does it end in COO-

A base never ens with COOH

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Bronsted Acid - Base theory : When an acid and base reacts with each other , the acid form its conjugate base and base will form its conjugate acid because of exchange of proton .

If HA = acid and B = base react each other then they generate their conjugate Base (A-) and acid (HB+) respectively .

The equation is represented as :

`HA+B\rightleftharpoons A^(-)+HB^(+)`

Here A- is conjugate base of HA acid

HB+ is conjugate acid of base B

COOH group is the carboxylic acid group = acid

Suppose A carboxylic acid RCOOH is added in water(H2O)

`RCOOH + H_(2)O\rightleftharpoons RCOO^(-)+H^(+)`

Here

RCOOH = Acid and its conjugate -base is RCOO-

Hence A Base end with formula COO-

COOH is always acid