Question -Carboxylic acids are more acidic than phenols, because
Options:
A .  The resonance structures of acid are equivalent while those of phenols are non equivalent
B .  In resonance structures of phenols negative charge is on more electro positive carbon while in those of acid it is more electro negative oxygen
C .  None
D .  (a) and (b) above.
Answer: Option D : D Both a & b plays role in more acidic nature of acids
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