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What is the primary mechanism by which electron withdrawing groups...
What is the primary mechanism by which electron withdrawing groups increase the acidity of carboxylic acids?
Options
- AResonance stabilisation
- BInductive effect
- CHydrogen bonding
- DSteric hindrance
Correct answer
B. Inductive effect
Step-by-step solution
Electron withdrawing groups primarily increase the acidity of carboxylic acids through the inductive effect.