1. b. Given that a methyl group (-CH3) is bulkier than a (-F) group, will the J13C-1H coupling constant for the H atoms bound to the central carbon of compound 2 (indicated with the red circle) be greater than or less than 184.5 Hz? Provide your reasoning. H H) "CH3 H3C H F 1 1. c. Which of the compounds given in question 1B has a higher pKa? For the more acidic compound, write the chemical reaction that defines its pKa and give the equation defining the relevant equilibrium constant.

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1. b. Given that a methyl group (-CH3) is bulkier than a (-F) group, will the J13C-1H Coupling
constant for the H atoms bound to the central carbon of compound 2 (indicated with
the red circle) be greater than or less than 184.5 Hz? Provide your reasoning.
H
CH3
H3C
H
F
H
1
2
1. c. Which of the compounds given in question 1B has a higher pKa? For the more acidic
compound, write the chemical reaction that defines its pKa and give the equation
defining the relevant equilibrium constant.
Transcribed Image Text:1. b. Given that a methyl group (-CH3) is bulkier than a (-F) group, will the J13C-1H Coupling constant for the H atoms bound to the central carbon of compound 2 (indicated with the red circle) be greater than or less than 184.5 Hz? Provide your reasoning. H CH3 H3C H F H 1 2 1. c. Which of the compounds given in question 1B has a higher pKa? For the more acidic compound, write the chemical reaction that defines its pKa and give the equation defining the relevant equilibrium constant.
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