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Malonic acid has pKa values of 2.83 (pK1) and 5.69 (pK2). If malonic esters are used then on treatment with a strong base like sodium ethoxide, the methylene (-CH2-) hydrogen can be deprotonated, but I am not sure if that is possible for malonic acid as that will lead to a tri-anion.

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