Nitroethane [CH₃CH₂NO₂,pK_a = 8

question 15

Essay

Nitroethane [CH₃CH₂NO₂,pK_a = 8.6] is a much stronger acid than ethane [CH₃CH₃,pK_a ≈ 60].Explain.

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