Chemistry-Reactions of Carboxylic Acids
NEET Chemistry Reactions of Carboxylic Acids Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): The presence of electron-withdrawing groups increases the acidity of carboxylic acids. | Reason (R): Electron-withdrawing groups stabilize the carboxylate ion by dispersing negative charge.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Electron-withdrawing groups such as CF3 and NO2 increase acidity by stabilizing the carboxylate ion, as mentioned in the NCERT context about the order of acidity of carboxylic acids.
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