Organic Chemistry 9th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305080483
ISBN 13: 978-1-30508-048-5

Chapter 2 - Polar Covalent Bonds; Acids and Bases - Exercises - Page 59d: 41

Answer

Notice that the resonance forms of acetic acid creates the acidity of the acetic acid proton.

Work Step by Step

Notice that the resonance forms of acetic acid creates the acidity of the acetic acid proton. This can be determined by examining the models given.
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