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The strength of the complexes is strongly influenced by the $\\pi$-$\\pi$ overlap between the host and the guest. The acid strength of the carboxylic acid was found to have a small effect on the strength of the complexation. Tweezer acid 128 exhibited a high pKa in dioxane-water mixture, suggesting an unusual cavity effect.","Made available in DSpace on 2011-05-07T14:20:49Z (GMT). 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