Provide a Brief Explanation, Based on Features of the Molecules

question 18

Essay

Provide a brief explanation, based on features of the molecules, for the following trend in pK_a values?
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CH₃CH₃ > CH₂=CH₂ > HCCH
ethane ethene ethyne
(ethylene) (acetylene)
51 44 25

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