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Acetone (α-H)

The pKa of Acetone (α-H) is 20. Enolizable. A lower pKa means a stronger acid and a more stable conjugate base.

Pka Table details

Compound

Acetone (α-H)

Pka

20

Notes

Enolizable

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Pka Table

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HI

The pKa of HI is -10. Strongest common acid. A lower pKa means a stronger acid and a more stable conjugate base.

HBr

The pKa of HBr is -9. A lower pKa means a stronger acid and a more stable conjugate base.

HCl

The pKa of HCl is -7. A lower pKa means a stronger acid and a more stable conjugate base.

H₂SO₄

The pKa of H₂SO₄ is -3. First proton. A lower pKa means a stronger acid and a more stable conjugate base.

HNO₃

The pKa of HNO₃ is -1.4. A lower pKa means a stronger acid and a more stable conjugate base.

H₃O⁺

The pKa of H₃O⁺ is -1.7. Hydronium ion. A lower pKa means a stronger acid and a more stable conjugate base.

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