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Explain why pyrrole (pKa ~ 17) is a much stronger acid

Chapter 20, Problem 33P

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QUESTION:

Explain why pyrrole (\(\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}} \sim 17\)) is a much stronger acid than ammonia (\(\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}=36\)).

Equation Transcription:

pKa  17

pKa = 36

Text Transcription:

pK_a approx 17

pK_a=36

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QUESTION:

Explain why pyrrole (\(\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}} \sim 17\)) is a much stronger acid than ammonia (\(\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}=36\)).

Equation Transcription:

pKa  17

pKa = 36

Text Transcription:

pK_a approx 17

pK_a=36

ANSWER:

Solution 33P

The nitrogen in pyrrole is sp

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