Which Statement Below Best Explains Why the K_a of Acetylene $\pi$

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which statement below best explains why the K_a of acetylene is greater than that of ethylene?

• A) Acetylide anions are resonance stabilized.
• B) The 4 \(\pi\) electrons of the acetylide anion better stabilize a negative charge.
• C) The electronegativity of sp carbons is greater than that of sp² carbons.
• D) The electronegativity of sp carbons is less than that of sp² carbons.
• E) Acetylene has only two hydrogen atoms while ethylene has four.

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