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How does the electrophilicity of the carboxylic carbon compare to...
How does the electrophilicity of the carboxylic carbon compare to the carbonyl carbon in carboxylic acids?
Options
- AThe carboxylic carbon is more electrophilic.
- BThe carboxylic carbon is less electrophilic.
- CBoth are equally electrophilic.
- DIt depends on the specific compound.
Correct answer
B. The carboxylic carbon is less electrophilic.
Step-by-step solution
The carboxylic carbon is less electrophilic than the carbonyl carbon due to the possible resonance structure.