Carboxylic acids are more acidic than phenols, because Options: A . &nbsp The resonance structures of acid are equivalent while those of phenols are non equivalent B . &nbsp 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 . &nbsp None D . &nbsp (a) and (b) above.

Carboxylic acids are more acidic than phenols, because

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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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