Chapter 6, Problem 6.59P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Given ${\text{pK}}_a$ values are to be matched with the given structures.

Concept introduction:

The strength of an acid is its tendency to donate a proton. The strength of an acid is described by its ${\text{pK}}_a$ value. The lower the ${\text{pK}}_a$ value, the stronger is the acid. Acid strength depends on the number of electronegative atoms near the acidic proton. Down the group, the electronegativity for halogens decreases from top to bottom. Anions are stabilized by electron withdrawing groups near the negative charge. The strength of an acid depends on the stability of its conjugate base. The stronger acid has more stable conjugate base.