Organic Chemistry
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Author: Janice G. Smith
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.52P
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Interpretation: The reason for the lower pKa value of propiolic acid than propanoic acid is to be explained.

Concept introduction: The acidity of a compound is inversely related to the pKa value. If the acidity of a compound is high, then the pKa value of the compound is low. Similarly, if the acidity of a compound is low, then the pKa value of the compound is high.

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