Chapter 20.2, Problem 3P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The structure of the compound $\text{3-quinuclidinone}$ is to be represented.

Concept Introduction:

The structural representation of the compound shows the arrangement of the atoms in the two-dimensional plane. It gives the graphical representation of the molecular structure.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The approximate $\text{pKa}$ value of conjugate acid of $\text{3-quinuclidinone}$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

An acid dissociation constant is the measure of the strength of an acid in the solution. The logarithmic function of dissociation constant is given as ${\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}$.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The compound that has lower value of ${\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}$ from the conjugate acid of $\text{3-bromoquinuclidine}$ and the conjugate acid of $\text{3-chloroquinuclidine}$ should be given.

Concept Introduction:

An acid dissociation constant is the measure of the strength of an acid in the solution. The logarithmic function of dissociation constant is ${\text{pK}}_{\text{a}}$.

Electronegativity is the property by provide the tendency of an atom to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself. The element that has high electronegativity will attract electrons more tightly.