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The carboxyl carbon is more electrophilic than the carbonyl carbon.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me in an interview for job.My query is from Nomenclature and Structure of Carboxyl Groups in division Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct CHOICE is (b) False

The explanation is: The carboxyl group is capable of forming THREE resonance STRUCTURES in comparison to the two formed by carbonyl group. This makes the carboxyl carbon less electrophilic than the carbonyl carbon.



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