Based on the relative acidity of oxalic, formic, and acetic acids, which of the

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Based on the relative acidity of oxalic, formic, and acetic acids, which of the following statements is true?

A. Having an electron-donating substituent destabilizes the negative charge of the conjugate base, thereby increasing the pH. B. Having an electron-donating substituent stabilizes the negative charge of the conjugate base, thereby increasing the pH. C. Having an electron-withdrawing substituent destabilizes the negative charge of the conjugate base, thereby increasing the pH. D. Having an electron-withdrawing substituent stabilizes the negative charge of the conjugate base, thereby increasing the pH.

Explanation / Answer

answer is option D and A.

Having an electron-withdrawing substituent stabilizes the negative charge of the conjugate base, thereby increasing the pH.

Having an electron-donating substituent destabilizes the negative charge of the conjugate base, thereby increasing the pH.

generally electron donating group stabilize the carbocation and destabilize the carbanion

electron withdrawing group stabilize the carbanion and destabilize the carbocation

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