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OpenStudy (aaronq):

which is more basic? as in which would be protonated first? i'm doing a hydrolysis mechanism and i just wanna know if i should show the NH2 protonated as well, or not at all.

OpenStudy (aaronq):

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OpenStudy (abb0t):

I would say that it's the one closest to the amine group, \(b\). Since that area is more basic. More resonance, right?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

yeah, i would say so. There's more electron density AND there isn't any steric hindrance. i'm gonna go with that. thanks again, dude.

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Yessir.

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