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3. Acids and Bases / Ranking Acidity / Problem 6

Which is a more stable conjugate base in the following pair of structures? Provide the basis for your answer.

A

Structure I is the more stable conjugate base due to the inductive effect caused by the neighboring F atoms.

B

Structure I is the more stable conjugate base due to its larger size.

C

Structure II is the more stable conjugate base due to its ability to exhibit resonance.

D

Structure II is the more stable conjugate base due to its smaller size.

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