OH atenolol

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Chapter15: Carboxylic Acids And Esters
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Problem 15.4E: What carboxylic acid is present in sour milk and sauerkraut ?
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Atenolol is a β (beta) blocker, a drug used to treat high blood pressure.
Which of the indicated N—H bonds is more acidic? Explain your
reasoning.

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The more acidic hydrogen will be the one attached to the Nitrogen atom which is more electron deficient in nature. The more electron deficient Nitrogen will be the one which is present adjacent to a electron withdrawing group.

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