Carboxylic Acids Question 28

Question: Carboxylic acids are more acidic than phenol and alcohol because of

[Tamil Nadu CET 2001]

Options:

A) Intermolecular hydrogen bonding

B) Formation of dimers

C) Highly acidic hydrogen

D) Resonance stabilization of their conjugate base

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

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