A structure with a more stable conjugate base will be more acidic. Ha is more acidic than Hb. Choose the factor that best explains the increased stability of the first structure's conjugate base.

Question

A structure with a more stable conjugate base will be more acidic. Ha is more acidic than Hb. Choose the factor that best explains the increased stability of the first structure's conjugate base.

Answer 1

O and N are both sp³ hybridized, so you can't use that.

You'll say that it's the inductive effect, since O is more electronegative than N.