What is the pH of solutions containing (CH3)3N+Cl- and (CH3)4N+Cl-?

[nautica]

Acidic, Basic, or nuetral?

If each was dissolved in water, will the solution be acidic, basic, or neutral?

1) (CH3)3N+Cl- Acidic
2) (CH3)4N+Cl- Nuetral

Are these right?

Thanks
nautica

 

[movies]

You're missing something in #1. There is an anion (Cl-) but nothing cationic. That can't happen.

As for 2, I think we already had this discussion:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=44970&page=1&pp=15

 

[nautica]

Sorry, I couldn't find it and could not remember what we had decided. Thanks

On the other I had a typo. It should be

(CH3)3NH+Cl-

 

[movies]

Okay, that one should be slightly acidic. A protonated weak base will be a weak acid.