Which of the Following Acids Would Be Expected to Have

question 207

Multiple Choice

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

• A)2,3-Dimethylhexanoic acid
• B)3,3-Diiodopentanoic acid
• C)3-Iodo-4-bromopentanoic acid
• D)3-Chloro-4-bromohexanoic acid
• E)2-Fluoro-4-bromopentanoic acid

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