The rate of formation of the oxime functional group from acetone and hydroxylamine in water is pH dependent. The ideal pH for this reaction is about 4.8.
a. With reference to the reaction mechanism, using structures and 15 words or less, explain why this reaction is very slow at pH = 1.
b. With reference to the reaction mechanism, using structures and 15 words or less, explain why this reaction is very slow at pH = 8.

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The rate of formation of the oxime functional group from acetone and hydroxylamine in water is pH dependent. The ideal pH for this reaction is about 4.8.
  a. With reference to the reaction mechanism, using structures and 15 words or less, explain why this reaction is very slow at pH = 1.
b. With reference to the reaction mechanism, using structures and 15 words or less, explain why this reaction is very slow at pH = 8.

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The Answer of The rate of formation of the oxime functional group from acetone and hydroxylamine in water is pH dependent. The ideal pH for this reaction is about 4.8.
  a. With reference to the reaction mechanism, using structures and 15 words or less, explain why this reaction is very slow at pH = 1.
b. With reference to the reaction mechanism, using structures and 15 words or less, explain why this reaction is very slow at pH = 8.

The Rate of Formation of the Oxime Functional Group from Acetone