a. но O. valproic acid (used to treat epilepsy) F. b. NH paroxetine trade name Paxil (used to treat depression) ОН Н C. CH30 metoprolol (used to treat high blood pressure)

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Use the principles in Section 2.5 to label the most acidic hydrogen in each drug. Explain your choice.

a.
но
O.
valproic acid
(used to treat epilepsy)
F.
b.
NH
paroxetine
trade name Paxil
(used to treat depression)
ОН
Н
C.
CH30
metoprolol
(used to treat high blood pressure)
Transcribed Image Text:a. но O. valproic acid (used to treat epilepsy) F. b. NH paroxetine trade name Paxil (used to treat depression) ОН Н C. CH30 metoprolol (used to treat high blood pressure)
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