Organic Chemistry As a Second Language, 3e: First Semester Topics

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Chapter 3 - Acid-Base Reactions - 3.5 Ranking The Four Factors - Problems - Page 68: 3.20

Answer

The proton on the right is more acidic.

Work Step by Step

Follow the ARIO order to know which one is more acidic. 1. Atom: The proton on the left is connected to a carbon. The proton on the right is connected to a oxygen. Since both atoms are in the same row, and oxygen is more electronegative, the conjugate base from the proton on the right will be more stable. ** Since this molecule doesn't have triple bonds, we don't need to check the exception we've learned in this section. Therefore, the proton on the right is more acidic.
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