3. Acids and Bases
Ranking Acidity
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Problem 2-72a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionCitrus fruits are rich in citric acid, a compound with three COOH groups. Explain the following:
a. The first pKa (for the COOH group in the center of the molecule) is lower than the pKa of acetic acid.
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