3. Acids and Bases
Ranking Acidity
3. Acids and Bases Ranking Acidity
63PRACTICE PROBLEM
Below are the pKa values of 2-iodobenzoic acid, 3-iodobenzoic acid, and 4-iodobenzoic acid.
Explain why the ortho-substituted benzoic acid is the most acidic, while the para-substituted is the least acidic.
Below are the pKa values of 2-iodobenzoic acid, 3-iodobenzoic acid, and 4-iodobenzoic acid.
Explain why the ortho-substituted benzoic acid is the most acidic, while the para-substituted is the least acidic.