Which of the following compounds is expected to have the lowest pKa in water: ethanol…

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Carboxylic acids and derivatives · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Problem

Which of the following compounds is expected to have the lowest pKa in water: ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH), phenol (C₆H₅OH), or acetic acid (CH₃COOH)? Provide the name of the compound.

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