Organic Chemistry Basics 2 Question 79

79. Give reasons for the following:

$\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}^{-}$is more basic than $\mathrm{HC} \equiv \mathrm{C}^{-}$.

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Solution:

  1. $\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{C} \equiv \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}$ is more acidic than $\mathrm{CH}{2}=\mathrm{CH}{2}$.