The following two compounds each exhibit two heteroatoms (one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom). In compound

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The following two compounds each exhibit two heteroatoms (one nitrogen atom and one oxygen atom).

-N- Compound A Compound B


In compound A, the lone pair on the nitrogen atom is more likely to function as a base. However, in compound B, the lone pair on the oxygen atom is more likely to function as a base. Explain this difference.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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