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ChemistryGOCAcid BaseMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice
Compare the two protons and shown in the following compound and identify which proton is more acidic.

Options:
Answer:
D
Solution:
Removing puts the negative charge on the nitrogen : 
Removing puts the negative charge on the nitrogen : 
In both cases the charge is on nitrogen with no resonance, so compare induction : the methyl group donates electron density and destabilises the second anion. The first conjugate base is more stable, so the N-H proton of the group, , is more acidic.
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:GOCSubtopic:Acid Base
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