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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Acidity MCQ

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AcidityMediumQuestion 40010

Question

Carboxylic acids are more acidic than alcohols because:

  1. A
    carboxylate ion is resonance stabilized
    Correct
  2. B
    they are less polar
  3. C
    they lack oxygen
  4. D
    alkyl groups withdraw electrons more

Correct answer

carboxylate ion is resonance stabilized

Explanation

Charge delocalization stabilizes the conjugate base.

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