Resonance Stabilization Of A Conjugate Base
Which statement best explains why the protons on the central methylene (CH₂) group of 2,4-pentanedione (CH₃COCH₂COCH₃) are unexpectedly acidic?
A
The methylene group forms a stronger acid-base adduct
B
The conjugate base is stabilized by extensive delocalization
C
Hydrogen bonding with solvent increases proton dissociation
D
The central carbon is sp hybridized, increasing bond polarity
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