Which of the Following Acids Would Be Expected to Have

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following acids would be expected to have the smallest value for pK_a?

• A)4-bromobutanoic acid
• B)4-chlorobutanoic acid
• C)4,4-dichlorobutanoic acid
• D)4-bromo-4-iodobutanoic acid
• E)4-bromo-4,4-dichlorobutanoic acid

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Definitions:

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

A type of endoplasmic reticulum without ribosomes, involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification processes.

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranous tubules within the cell covered with ribosomes, involved in protein synthesis and modification.

Lipid Synthesis

Lipid synthesis is the biochemical process by which organisms produce lipids, essential components of cell membranes and energy storage.

Protein Synthesis

The process by which cells build proteins based on the genetic instructions encoded in DNA and carried by RNA.