Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylic acids are more acidic than phenol and alcohol because of
A
intermolecular hydrogen bonding
B
formation of dimers
C
highly acidic hydrogen
D
resonance stabilization of their conjugate base
Answer
resonance stabilization of their conjugate base
Explanation
Solution
Resonance stabilization of their conjugate base i. e., carboxylate ion