Why is the pKa value of protonated hydroxylamine (6.0) so much lower than the pK

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Why is the pKa value of protonated hydroxylamine (6.0) so much lower than the pKa value of a protonated primary amine such as protonated methylamine (10.7)? The presence of the OH group also gives the ability to form hydrogen bonding between the hydroxylamine molecules. O The CH3 group is a stronger electrophile than OH. The OH group withdraws electrons inductively and this makes the ammonium ion a stronger acid. O The OH group is a stronger electrophile than CH3 The CH3 group withdraws electrons inductively and this makes the ammonium ion a stronger acid.

Explanation / Answer

The OH group withdraws electron inductively and this makes the ammonium ion more stronger.

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