MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 The molecule below is developed in the laboratory. A separate molecule is constructed where the NO2 group moves to the adjacent carbon atom. This alcohol is then deprotonated. The pka would be expected to:



    		 

    A

    		 Increase because the modification allows for better resonance to stabilize the negative charge on the conjugate base

    B

    		 Decrease because the modification allows for better resonance to stabilize the negative charge on the conjugate base

    C

    		 Increase because the modification eliminates the resonance stabilization of the negative charge on the conjugate base

    D

    		 Decrease because the modification eliminates the resonance stabilization of the negative charge on the conjugate base



    Acid/Base Equilibria | Alcohols |
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