NEETChemistryCarboxylic Acid Derivatives
What is the main reason for the lower electrophilicity of the carboxylic carbon in carboxylic acids?
Options
- AIt has a higher positive charge.
- BIt forms stronger bonds.
- CIt can undergo resonance stabilization.
- DIt has more lone pairs of electrons.
Correct answer
C. It can undergo resonance stabilization.
Step-by-step solution
The carboxylic carbon's lower electrophilicity is primarily due to its ability to undergo resonance stabilization.