Chapter 9: Q9-7P b (page 276)
The pkaof acetone, CH3COCH3, is 19.3. Which of the following bases is strong enough to deprotonate acetone?
(b)
Short Answer
Answer:
Yes, strong enough to deprotonate acetone due to more pkathen acetone.
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Chapter 9: Q9-7P b (page 276)
The pkaof acetone, CH3COCH3, is 19.3. Which of the following bases is strong enough to deprotonate acetone?
(b)
Answer:
Yes, strong enough to deprotonate acetone due to more pkathen acetone.
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