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Chapter 17, Problem 17.50P

a. Explain why protonation of pyrrole occurs at C 2 to form A, rather than on the N atom to form B.

b. Explain why A is more acidic than C, the conjugate acid of pyridine.

Chapter 17, Problem 17.50P, 17.50 a. Explain why protonation of pyrrole occurs at to form A, rather than on the N atom to form

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a. Explain why protonation of pyrrole occurs at C 2 to form A , rather than on the N atom to form B . b. Explain why A is more acidic than C , the conjugate acid of pyridine.

Solution Summary: The author explains that protonation of pyrrole occurs at C_ 2 to form A rather than on the

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