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Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids: Acid strength MCQ

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Acid strengthHardQuestion 40022

Question

Electron-withdrawing substituents increase acidity of carboxylic acids by:

  1. A
    stabilizing the carboxylate ion
    Correct
  2. B
    destabilizing the acid only
  3. C
    removing resonance
  4. D
    reducing polarity

Correct answer

stabilizing the carboxylate ion

Explanation

The -I effect disperses negative charge better.

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