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What is the role of resonance in affecting the acidity of...
What is the role of resonance in affecting the acidity of carboxylic acids with electron withdrawing groups?
Options
- AResonance destabilises the conjugate base.
- BResonance stabilises the conjugate base.
- CResonance has no effect on the conjugate base.
- DResonance increases the size of the substituents.
Correct answer
B. Resonance stabilises the conjugate base.
Step-by-step solution
Resonance stabilises the conjugate base of carboxylic acids with electron withdrawing groups, increasing their acidity.