How do we compare the acidities of #Et_3SiOH# and #"methanol"#?

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How do we compare the acidities of #Et_3SiOH# and #"methanol"#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-05-15T12:36:48

Well, #pK_a# might be a convenient means of comparison........

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While these are estimated values #pK_a# for #Et_3SiOH# is given as #13.6# versus #15.5# for methanol - given the logarithmic scale that is 2 orders of magnitude. The larger, more electropositive silicon atom is better able to stabilize the negative charge.

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