JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Carboxylic Acids Question Bank Critical Thinking Carboxylic Acids

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    Carboxylic acids are more acidic than phenol and alcohol because of                        [Tamil Nadu CET 2001]

    A)                 Intermolecular hydrogen bonding

    B)                 Formation of dimers

    C)                 Highly acidic hydrogen

    D)                 Resonance stabilization of their conjugate base

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                    Resonance stabilization of their conjugate base i.e., carboxylate ion.


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