Concept explainers
a)
Interpretation:
Whether the
Concept introduction:
Electron releasing substituents, if present, in the benzene ring destabilize the carboxylate anion and makes the compound less acidic. On the other hand, electron withdrawing substituents, if present, in the benzene ring stabilize the carboxylate anion and makes the compound more acidic.
To state and explain:
Whether the carboxylic acid represented by the model is more acidic or less acidic than benzoic acid.
b)
Interpretation:
Whether the carboxylic acid represented by the model is more acidic or less acidic than benzoic acid is to be stated and explained.
Concept introduction:
Electron releasing substituents, if present, in the benzene ring destabilize the carboxylate anion and makes the compound less acidic. On the other hand, electron withdrawing substituents, if present, in the benzene ring stabilize the carboxylate anion and makes the compound more acidic.
To state and explain:
Whether the carboxylic acid represented by the model is more acidic or less acidic than benzoic acid.
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