Co-H CO,H Co,H A pk, = 3.2 þK, = 3.9 pk, = 4.4

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Explain why the pKa of compound A is lower than the pKa’s of both compounds B and C.

Co-H
CO,H
Co,H
A
pk, = 3.2
þK, = 3.9
pk, = 4.4
Transcribed Image Text:Co-H CO,H Co,H A pk, = 3.2 þK, = 3.9 pk, = 4.4
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