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Explain why pyrrole (pKa ~ 17) is a much stronger acid
Chapter 20, Problem 33P(choose chapter or problem)
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
Questions & Answers
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