6.) (5 points) Assume you have a system with a fixed pH of 4.0. It is well buffered and therefore the pH will not change. What is the predominant state of a molecule with a dissociable proton with a pKa of 5.2 if it is introduced to that system (protonated or deprotonated)

Dissociated state is the predominant one

Explanation:

When a molecule with pKa of 4.52 is in an aqueous solution at pH = 4.0, follows the H-H equation, thus:

pH = pKa + log₁₀ [A⁻] / [HA]

Where [A⁻] is the dissociated state and [HA] represents the protonated state

Replacing:

4.0 = 5.2 + log₁₀ [A⁻] / [HA]

-1.2 = log₁₀ [A⁻] / [HA]

0.063 =  [A⁻] / [HA]

[HA]  = 16 [A⁻]

That means you have 16 times more [HA] than [A⁻] and the dissociated state is the predominant one

do u have any choices to choose from ? ?

answer: option (b) is the correct answer.

explanation:

a covalent bond is formed by sharing of electrons. whereas polarity arises due to difference in electronegativity of two atoms.

therefore, more is the electronegativity of an atom which combines with the titanium, more readily it will induce a partial positive and negative charge.

thus, out of the given options fluorine is most electronegative and has an incomplete octet. therefore, it will readily combine with titanium to share the electrons and complete its octet.