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NEET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
What structural feature in carboxylic acids contributes to their...
What structural feature in carboxylic acids contributes to their resonance stabilization of the carboxylic carbon?
Options
- AA double bond between carbon and oxygen
- BThe presence of two hydroxyl groups
- CThe arrangement of atoms in a tetrahedral shape
- DThe presence of a nitrogen atom
Correct answer
A. A double bond between carbon and oxygen
Step-by-step solution
The presence of a double bond between carbon and oxygen in the carboxyl group contributes to the resonance stabilization of the carboxylic carbon.