Ammonia, NH3, has pKa 36, and acetone has pKa 19. Will the

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Ammonia, \(\mathrm{NH_3}\), has \(\mathrm{p} K_{\mathrm{a}} \approx 36\), and acetone has \(\mathrm{p} K_{\mathrm{a}} \approx 19\). Will the following reaction take place to a significant extent?

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NH_3

pK_a approx 36

pK_a approx19

H_3C

CH_3

Na^+

H_3C

CH_2:^-

Na^+

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