Asked by Mark

In a solution prepared by mixing CH3OH with H2O the major species pesent are

1. a. CH3+, OH, and H2O
2. b. CH3O, H+, and H2O
3. c. CH3OH and H2O
4. d. CH3OH, H+, and OH

I know i have to get an equation having trouble doing that!!
please help!!
Answered by DrBob222
You know that CH3OH does not ionize in water.
Answered by Mark
so would there be an equation?
Answered by DrBob222
I suppose one could make an equation out of it but all you need to know is that CH3OH (methyl alcohol but the new name is methanol). If it doesn't ionize it means there are no ions in the solution. That should tell you the answer.
Answered by Mark
so if theres no ions answer would be ch3oh and h20
Answered by DrBob222
My answer would be (c) but let me point out that ch3oh and CH3OH are NOT the same. It should be CH<sub>3</sub>OH but it is difficult (and time consuming) to write subscripts on this board.
Answered by Shyanne
Yeah, it's definitely (c).