What is the approximate pKa for the alpha-hydrogen shown? a. 19-20 b. 15-16 c. 9-10 d.5-6 In the space below draw a resonance form that explains why hydrogens alpha to carbonyls are more acidic than usual. Draw the structure of the starting molecule(s) that would have made these products through an condensation. Draw the product of this condensation Pill in the missing reagents for the reactions shown below. Give the reagents necessary to accomplish the transformation shown below. As promised show how to bring about the transformation shown below. You must show the product of each step in order to receive full credit.
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the approximate pka value is 15-16 for the alpha hydrogen of the following compounds.