Why Is the Enolate of Acetone Less Basic Than the Allyl

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why is the enolate of acetone less basic than the allyl anion derived from propene?

• A)Because there are more atoms in acetone
• B)Because there are more resonance structures for the enolate of acetone
• C)It isn't; the allyl anion is less basic.
• D)One of the resonance structures for the enolate places the negative charge on the more electronegative oxygen.

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