Question

Write chemical equations to show how the following bases react with water to produce hydroxide ions:

c. Imidazole (C₃H₄N₂), a weak base
d. Sulfite ion (SO₃²⁻), a weak base

Answer 1

Solution:-1

`\boxed{\sf {C_3H_4N_2\atop imidazole}+{H_2O\atop water}\longrightarrow {C_3H_5N_2\atop Imidazolium}+{OH^-}}`

There can be another

`\boxed{\sf {C_3H_4N_2\atop imidazole}+{H_2O\atop water}\longrightarrow {C_3HN_2\atop Dicyanomethanoide}+{H_3O^+}}`

Solution:-2:-

`\boxed{\sf {SO_3^(2-)\atop Sulphate\:ion}+{H_2O\atop Water}\longrightarrow {H_2SO_4\atop Sulphuric\:acid}}`