Which is the most acidic hydrogen in this compound? Ha НЬ Hc Ha - C-C-N_: O Ha НЬ На Hb O Hc O No answer text provided. Hc

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**Question: Which is the most acidic hydrogen in this compound?**

**Diagram Description:**
The diagram shows a molecular structure with the following components:

- A carbon atom (C) bonded to three hydrogens labeled as Ha.
- A second carbon atom bonded to two hydrogens labeled as Hb.
- A nitrogen atom (N) with a lone pair, bonded to two hydrogens labeled as Hc.

**Answer Options:**

- ○ Ha
- ○ Hb
- ○ Hc
- ○ No answer text provided.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question: Which is the most acidic hydrogen in this compound?** **Diagram Description:** The diagram shows a molecular structure with the following components: - A carbon atom (C) bonded to three hydrogens labeled as Ha. - A second carbon atom bonded to two hydrogens labeled as Hb. - A nitrogen atom (N) with a lone pair, bonded to two hydrogens labeled as Hc. **Answer Options:** - ○ Ha - ○ Hb - ○ Hc - ○ No answer text provided.
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Acidic hydrogen -  When it is directly attached with electronegative atom like flurine(F), oxygen (O), and Nitrogen (N).

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 A Hydrogen is acidic when it conjugate base is more stable after removal of proton.

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