The compound 2,4-pentanedione (also known as acetylacetone and abbreviated to acac) is acidic and can be deprotonated.

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The compound 2,4-pentanedione (also known as acetylacetone and abbreviated to acac) is acidic and can be deprotonated. The anion forms complexes with metals that are used in gasoline additives, lubricants, insecticides, and fungicides.

(a) Estimate the bond angles marked with arcs and lowercase letters in 2,4- pentanedione and in the acac ion.

(b) What are the differences, if any?ww CH, H Acetylacetone HC a HC a  H Acetylacetonate ion CH

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

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