Organic Chemistry 9th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305080483
ISBN 13: 978-1-30508-048-5

Chapter 17 - Alcohols and Phenols - Problem - Page 533: 4

Answer

See the explanation below as this answer can be found in the chapter 17 reading.

Work Step by Step

Notice that the ion that formed after removal of H+ need to be more stable, then only the compound will give its hydrogen ion.
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