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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