Organic Chemistry
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Author: William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
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Chapter 4.6, Problem 2Q
What is the relative trend in acidity and pKa of the two compounds?
- a. Structure I is the most acidic, and Structure I has the highest pKa.
- b. Structure I is the most acidic, and Structure I has the lowest pKa.
- c. Structure II is the most acidic, and Structure I has the highest pKa.
- d. Structure II is the most acidic, and Structure I has the lowest pKa.
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