Question

Between ch4 and c2h5 which is more asidic and why?

Answer 1

Answer:

CH3 is more acidic

Explanation:

as +h leaves the R- group the stability of anion formed decides the acidic strength of the group

here after H is released CH3 -- ch2- which has no inductive or hyperconjugation

while in C2H6--- C2H5- which has an +I effect of CH3 as well as hyperconjugation resulting in destabilising the formed anion.

hence CH3 is more acidic