MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 The molecule below is synthesized in a lab. If the four hydrogens (currently bonded to the two sp3 carbons) were replaced with four fluorines, which of the following best describes the acidity of the new molecule compared to the original?



    		 

    A

    		 More acidic, since deprotonation would result in a better stabilized conjugate base due to the electronegative fluorines providing an inductive effect

    B

    		 Less acidic, since the fluorine atoms provide resonance to the nitrogen atom, allowing for easier deprotonation of its hydrogen

    C

    		 More acidic, since the fluorine atoms provide resonance to the nitrogen atom, allowing for easier deprotonation of its hydrogen

    D

    		 Less acidic, since deprotonation would result in a better stabilized conjugate base due to the electronegative fluorines providing an inductive effect



    Acid/Base Equilibria |
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