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Which carboxylic acid would ou expect to be stronger A or B ? |
| Answer» Solution : The electron-withdrawing effect of the nitro GROUP WOULD help stabilize th conjugate base of B . WHEREAS the electron-donating effect of te methyl gropu in A would destablizeits conjugate base. THEREFORE B is expected to be the stronger acid. | |