Electron Delocalization and Acidity
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Aaron Tang 2F
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Electron Delocalization and Acidity
Why does acidity increase as electrons are delocalized? I understand that electron delocalization makes a compound more stable, but how does this stability increase acidity?
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Katie Shi 1F
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Re: Electron Delocalization and Acidity
When talking about electron delocalization, they are referring to that of the conjugate base. As the conjugate base is more stabilized, the reaction's equilibrium will lie to the right and the acid will want to donate a proton.
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