Is tert-butoxide anion a strong enough base to react with water? In other words, can a solution of potassium tert-butoxide be prepared in water? The $\mathrm{p} K_{\mathrm{a}}$ of tert-butyl alcohol is approximately $18 .$
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Since water is a stronger acid than tert-butyl alcohol, the equilibrium will be shifted to the right when tert-butoxide anion reacts with water. Show more…
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