why is t-butoxide a stronger base than ethoxide?
Nov 12, 2011 #2 chemisttree Science Advisor Homework Helper Gold Member 3,686 691 The difference between those two is the two extra methyls on the t-butoxide. Care to guess what methyl groups do to an adjacent charge?
The difference between those two is the two extra methyls on the t-butoxide. Care to guess what methyl groups do to an adjacent charge?
Nov 12, 2011 #3 newyorkcity 28 0 i honestly don't have a clue. the only thing relevant i can think of is that a more highly substituted carbon atom will form a more stable radical / carbocation. i'm not sure what this might imply in this situation, if anything. ..? Last edited: Nov 12, 2011
i honestly don't have a clue. the only thing relevant i can think of is that a more highly substituted carbon atom will form a more stable radical / carbocation. i'm not sure what this might imply in this situation, if anything. ..?
Nov 12, 2011 #4 chemisttree Science Advisor Homework Helper Gold Member 3,686 691 Read up some more on the electronic effects of the methyl group.
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