NEETChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives
What is the expected effect of resonance on the acidity of carboxylic acids?
Options
- AIt increases acidity
- BIt decreases acidity
- CIt has no effect on acidity
- DIt depends on the specific resonance structure
Correct answer
B. It decreases acidity
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph mentions that there is an expectation of decreased acidity due to the resonance effect, which is contrary to the actual increase observed.