Provide a Brief Explanation, Based on Features of the Molecules

question 67

Essay

Provide a brief explanation, based on features of the molecules, for the following trend in pK_a values?

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Definitions:

Intercept

The value of the dependent variable when all independent variables in a model are set to zero.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to test its effects on a dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to changes in the independent variable.

Slope

The measure of the steepness, incline, or grade of a straight line, reflecting the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change between two points on the line.