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Publication Date: 2004-Jan-1
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An Acid Hydrocarbon: A Chemical Paradox
Burke, Jeffrey T.
Journal of Chemical Education, v81 n1 p65 Jan 2004
The chemical paradox of cyclopentadiene, a hydrocarbon, producing bubbles like a Bronsted acid is observed. The explanation that it is the comparative thermodynamic constancy of the fragrant cyclopentadienyl anion, which produces the powerful effect, resolves the paradox.
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