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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 23: Identifying the Most Acidic Hydrogen in Vitamin C**
**Question:**
Of the four hydrogens shown in vitamin C (below), circle the most acidic one. In the space provided, and in less than 20 words, explain your choice. Pictures won’t count as words, so it might be good to use them.
**Diagram Description:**
The diagram depicts the molecular structure of vitamin C. It is a cyclic compound with four hydroxyl (OH) groups attached to the ring structure. Each OH group has one hydrogen atom.
**Explanation Tip:**
Consider which hydrogen is bonded to the most electronegative atom and is stabilized by resonance or any other effect that makes it more acidic.
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