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Question

Ethoxide cannot be used to deprotonate cyclohexane in a reaction that favors the formation of a carbanion. Explain why this is true.

Accepted Answer

The conjugate acid product is a stronger acid compared to cyclohexane, so the reaction does not favor the formation of products.

Answer

The conjugate acid product is a weaker acid compared to cyclohexane, so the reaction does not favor the formation of products.

Answer

The carbanion ion product is a weaker base compared to ethoxide ion, so it is not able to deprotonate ethanol.

Answer

Ethanol is more reactive compared to carbanion ions.