Question: Diphenylmethane is significantly more acidic than benzene, and triphenylmethane is more acidic than either. Identify the most acidic proton in each compound, and suggest a

Diphenylmethane is significantly more acidic than benzene, and triphenylmethane is more acidic than either. Identify the most acidic proton in each compound, and suggest a reason for the trend in acidity.

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