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In each pair of compounds below decide which one is more acidic.

 

### Chemical Structures and Their Variations

This image presents two sets of chemical structures, labeled as (a) and (b), showcasing different molecular configurations.

#### Part (a)
- The structures depict two different alcohols:
  - **Structure A** consists of an alcohol attached to a fluorine-substituted carbon chain: CH₃-CH(OH)-CH₂-CH₂-F.
  - **Structure B** is similar but with chlorine instead of fluorine: CH₃-CH(OH)-CH₂-CH₂-Cl.
  
Both compounds feature a primary alcohol (OH group) on a linear four-carbon chain, with a halogen substituent (either fluorine or chlorine) on the penultimate carbon.

#### Part (b)
- The structures show two nitrophenol derivatives:
  - **Structure A** is a nitrophenol with the nitro group (NO₂) in the para position relative to the hydroxyl group (OH) on a benzene ring.
  - **Structure B** represents a methyl-nitrophenol where the methyl group (CH₃) is ortho to the nitro group on a benzene ring.

These structures highlight variations in substitution patterns on aromatic rings, influencing chemical properties and potential reactivity.
Transcribed Image Text:### Chemical Structures and Their Variations This image presents two sets of chemical structures, labeled as (a) and (b), showcasing different molecular configurations. #### Part (a) - The structures depict two different alcohols: - **Structure A** consists of an alcohol attached to a fluorine-substituted carbon chain: CH₃-CH(OH)-CH₂-CH₂-F. - **Structure B** is similar but with chlorine instead of fluorine: CH₃-CH(OH)-CH₂-CH₂-Cl. Both compounds feature a primary alcohol (OH group) on a linear four-carbon chain, with a halogen substituent (either fluorine or chlorine) on the penultimate carbon. #### Part (b) - The structures show two nitrophenol derivatives: - **Structure A** is a nitrophenol with the nitro group (NO₂) in the para position relative to the hydroxyl group (OH) on a benzene ring. - **Structure B** represents a methyl-nitrophenol where the methyl group (CH₃) is ortho to the nitro group on a benzene ring. These structures highlight variations in substitution patterns on aromatic rings, influencing chemical properties and potential reactivity.
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