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Which carboxylic acid has the lower pKa, pyruvic acid (CH3COCO,H) or acetoacetic acid (CH,COCH,CO,H)? Explain your choice.

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Chapter4: Acids And Bases

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.15P: In each pair, select the stronger acid. (a) Pyruvic acid (pKa 2.49) or lactic acid (pKa 3.08) (b)...

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