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2024 · 29 Jan · Shift 2 · Q9
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Basics of Organic Chemistry question

2024 · 29 Jan · Shift 2 · Q9

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The ascending acidity order of the following H atoms is JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 68 English
  1. A
    A < B < D < C
  2. B
    A < B < C < D
  3. C
    D < C < B < A
  4. D
    C < D < B < A
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Correct answer: D

To determine the ascending acidity order of the labeled hydrogen atoms, we compare the stability of the conjugate bases formed after removal of each H.

1. Principle used

A hydrogen is more acidic if the anion formed after its removal is more stable.

In organic molecules, acidity increases when the negative charge in the conjugate base is stabilized by:

  1. Resonance
  2. Electron-withdrawing groups
  3. Greater s-character of the carbon bearing the charge
  4. Aromatic stabilization, if applicable

2. Comparison of the given hydrogens

From the structures, the labeled hydrogens correspond to different types of carbon environments.

  • A: least stabilized carbanion after deprotonation
  • B: slightly more stabilized than A
  • D: more acidic than B
  • C: most stabilized conjugate base, hence most acidic

Thus, the acidity increases in the order:

A<B<D<CA < B < D < CA<B<D<C


3. Match with options

The option corresponding to

A<B<D<CA < B < D < CA<B<D<C

is:

Option A


4. Comparison with stored correct answer

  • Derived answer: A
  • Stored correct answer: D

These do not match.

Hence, I disagree with the stored answer.

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