Which of the Following Organic Compounds Is the Strongest Acid

question 146

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organic compounds is the strongest acid?

• A)C₆H₁₂ pK_a = 52
• B)CH₃CH₃ pK_a = 50
• C)CH₃CH₂OH pK_a = 18
• D)CH₃CO₂H pK_a = 5
• E)CF₃CO₂H pK_a = 0

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