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Oximes are more acidic than hydroxylamine. Explain.

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To explain why oximes are more acidic than hydroxylamine, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Structures - **Oxime**: The general structure of an oxime is R1R2C=NOH, where R1 and R2 are hydrocarbon groups. The oxime contains a carbon-nitrogen double bond (C=N) and a hydroxyl group (OH). - **Hydroxylamine**: The structure of hydroxylamine is NH2OH, which consists of an amine group (NH2) and a hydroxyl group (OH). ### Step 2: Define Acidity - Acidity is defined by the ability of a compound to donate a proton (H+). The strength of an acid is determined by the stability of its conjugate base (A-). The more stable the conjugate base, the stronger the acid. ...
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