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The effect of substitutents on the carboxylic acid |
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Answer» case of carboxylic acids, if the electrophilic character of the CARBONYL CARBON is decreased the acidity of the carboxylic acid will also DECREASE. Similarly, an INCREASE in its ELECTROPHILICITY will increase the acidity of the acid. ... Electronegative substituents increase acidity by inductive electron withdrawal. |
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