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Answer: In each compound below, two protons are clearly
Chapter 3, Problem 3.25(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
In each compound below, two protons are clearly identified. Determine which of the two protons is more acidic: (a) OH H (b) O O H H (c) NH2 HO O N (d) N H H (e) N N H H (f) HO SH O S (g) N H H (h) O OH HO (i) N S O O O H O
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QUESTION:
In each compound below, two protons are clearly identified. Determine which of the two protons is more acidic: (a) OH H (b) O O H H (c) NH2 HO O N (d) N H H (e) N N H H (f) HO SH O S (g) N H H (h) O OH HO (i) N S O O O H O
ANSWER:Step 1 of 9
a. The more acidic proton will create a more stable conjugate base when removed. Here, the red proton creates a conjugate base with a negative charge stabilized by a heteroatom as opposed to only carbon, so it is more acidic.