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Hi all,
In Beta- Keto Acid, which proton is the most acidic?
Usually in Carboxylic Acid, hydroxyl H is the most acidic but in B-Keto acid, alpha-H is also acidic. So I just want to make sure which Proton is the most acidic in Beta Keto Acid - Hydroxylic H or alpha-H ?
Thanks in advance.
In Beta- Keto Acid, which proton is the most acidic?
Usually in Carboxylic Acid, hydroxyl H is the most acidic but in B-Keto acid, alpha-H is also acidic. So I just want to make sure which Proton is the most acidic in Beta Keto Acid - Hydroxylic H or alpha-H ?
Thanks in advance.