Consider the para-substituted aromatic ketones, NO2C6H4COCH3 (p-nitroacetophenone) and
Chapter 21, Problem 21.59(choose chapter or problem)
Consider the para-substituted aromatic ketones, NO2C6H4COCH3 (p-nitroacetophenone) and CH3OC6H4COCH3 (p-methoxyacetophenone). a. Which carbonyl compound is more stable? b. Which compound forms the higher percentage of hydrate at equilibrium? c. Which compound exhibits a carbonyl absorption at higher wavenumber in its IR spectrum? Explain your reasoning in each part.
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