Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780073402772
Author: Janice G. Smith
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.76P
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Interpretation: In vitamin C, the most acidic hydrogen (H) atom is to be identified.

Concept introduction: The most acidic hydrogen (H) atom or proton is the one which can be easily eliminated from the molecule. This higher acidity of H-atom is dependent upon the electronegativity of the functional groups that are bonded with carbon atom containing hydrogen. The elimination of a proton leads to the formation of a conjugate base. The higher stability of the conjugate base corresponds to the higher acidity of the proton.

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