Draw the Lewis dot diagram for CH3COOCH3 and CH3COOH. Which of the following compounds is an acid? Explain how you determined your answer. For the acid, indicate which of the hydrogen atoms is the acidic hydrogen? Then, explain why the hydrogen atoms in the other structure are not acidic.

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Draw the Lewis dot diagram for CH3COOCH3 and CH3COOH. Which of the following compounds is an acid? Explain how you determined your answer. For the acid, indicate which of the hydrogen atoms is the acidic hydrogen? Then, explain why the hydrogen atoms in the other structure are not acidic.

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