Explain each statement. a. The pKa of p-nitrophenol is lower than the pKa of phenol (7.2 vs. 10). b. The pKa of p-nitrophenol is lower than the pKa of m-nitrophenol (7.2 vs. 8.3).

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Explain each statement.

a. The pKa of p-nitrophenol is lower than the pKa of phenol (7.2 vs. 10).

b. The pKa of p-nitrophenol is lower than the pKa of m-nitrophenol (7.2 vs. 8.3).

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