Which of the Following Bases Cannot Deprotonate Acetylene? You Are

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bases cannot deprotonate acetylene? You are given the pK_a values of the conjugate acids in parentheses.

• A)Only I and II
• B)Only I and III
• C)Only II and III
• D)Only II and IV

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bonds

Weak bonds between molecules or within them, involving a hydrogen atom and a more electronegative atom, important in the structure of DNA and proteins.

Secondary Structure

The level of protein structure describing the regular local structures formed by hydrogen bonds between the backbone amide and carboxyl groups, such as alpha-helices and beta-sheets.

Hydrophilic End

The part of a molecule that is attracted to water and can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, often found in compounds like detergents.

Phospholipids

A group of fats that play a crucial role in the structure of all cellular membranes due to their ability to create double-layered lipid barriers.