Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.53AP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

An explanation as to why the pKa of more acidic proton in the BH2 form of nicotine is much lower than the acidic proton in 3-methylpyridine conjugate acid is to be stated. Free energy diagram for the explanation is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

The pKa of the acid represents the pH at which the acid will be found in the protonated form or dissociated form. The acid is found in the dissociated form in the pH range equal to pKa1 to pKa+1.

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