Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions
Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions
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ISBN: 9781936221868
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.75AP
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The enhanced acidity of α- hydrogens of aldehydes and ketones in comparison to alkanes is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Bronsted-Lowry acids are those species which donate a proton. They are also known as proton donor. Acid loses a proton and forms conjugate base. Bronsted-Lowry base are those species which accept a proton. They are also termed as proton acceptor. Base accepted a proton and forms conjugate acid.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The most acidic α- hydrogens in the given ketone are to be identified. The explanation for the corresponding answer is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Bronsted-Lowry acids are those species which donate a proton. They are also called proton donor. Acid loses a proton and forms conjugate base. Bronsted-Lowry base is those species which accept a proton. They are also called proton acceptor. Base accepted a proton and forms conjugate acid.

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Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions

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