A) silicon is more electropositive than carbon and therefore has an electron donating inductive effect
B) silicon is a non-metal
C) carbon is more electropositive than silicon and has an electron donating inductive effect
D) carbon is a non-metal
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
The reactivity of carboxylic acid depends upon the releasing of H+ ion. Due to the presence of\[+I\]group acidic strength decrease. Hence, reactivity also decreases.\[M{{e}_{3}}C-C{{H}_{2}}COOH\] is more reactive than\[M{{e}_{3}}SiC{{H}_{2}}-COOH\] because Si is more electropositive than carbon. Hence,\[+I\] effect of Si is more than carbon.
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