Although phenoxide ion has more number of resonating structures than carboxylate ion…
Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
Although phenoxide ion has more number of resonating structures than carboxylate ion, carboxylic acid is a stronger acid than phenol. Why?
- Because carboxylate ion has negative charge delocalised over only one O-atom
- Because carboxylate ion has negative charge delocalised over two-oxygen atom
- Phenoxide ion has equivalent structure
- Phenoxide ion has negative charge localised on an
O-atom
Answer
(B) Because carboxylate ion has negative charge delocalised over two-oxygen atom
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