Question

Write the equation for the ionization of 3-aminophenol. Would this substance be more soluble in water at pH 2.0 or pH 8.0? Would you expect this substance to be absorbed into the bloodstream in the stomach or the intestines

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

• The reaction of ionization of 3 - aminophenol is given below ,

The lone pairs of nitrogen attacks on the proton , and form a protonated 3 - aminophenol .

• It will be more soluble at pH = 2.0 than at pH = 8.0 , since , in acidic medium , the compound forms protonated 3 - aminophenol .

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• The protonated 3 - aminophenol is absorbed in intestine more , due to its ionisable nature .