Why Is the PKa of Acetone 20 While That of Ethane

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Essay

Why is the pKa of acetone 20 while that of ethane is 50? Explain the origin for this difference in acidity.

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Definitions:

New Shares

Additional shares of stock issued by a company to raise capital or in connection with a stock split.

Noncontrolling Interest

A minority stake in a company that is not enough to exert control over its operations, often less than 50% of the voting shares.

Cumulative Dividend

A type of dividend that accumulates if not paid in one period and must be satisfied before dividends can be distributed to common shareholders.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a fixed dividend payout, which takes precedence over common stock dividends.