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

• A. The conjugate acid product is a weaker acid compared to cyclohexane, so the reaction does not favor the formation of products.
• B. The carbanion ion product is a weaker base compared to ethoxide ion, so it is not able to deprotonate ethanol.
• C. Ethanol is more reactive compared to carbanion ions.
• D. The conjugate acid product is a stronger acid compared to cyclohexane, so the reaction does not favor the formation of products.

Answer: (D)