Which Sequence Ranks the Indicated Protons in Order of Increasing

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which sequence ranks the indicated protons in order of increasing acidity?

• A) 1 < 2 < 3
• B) 2 < 3 < 1
• C) 3 < 1 < 2
• D) 3 < 2 < 1

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