Two other commonly used sulfonic acids are methanesulfonic acid (CH3SO3H) and triuoromethanesulfonic acid (CH3SO3H). Which has the weaker conjugate base? Which conjugate base is the better leaving group? Which of these acids has the higher pKa?

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Two other commonly used sulfonic acids are methanesulfonic acid (CH3SO3H) and triuoromethanesulfonic acid (CH3SO3H). Which has the weaker conjugate base? Which conjugate base is the better leaving group? Which of these acids has the higher pKa?

 

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