Multiple Choice
Why are the OH groups of carboxylic acids more acidic than alcohols?
A) resonance stabilization of the carboxylate ion
B) inductive electron donating by the carbonyl oxygen
C) reduced hydrogen bonding capacity
D) because they have lower pKa values
E) None of the above - carboxylic acids are not more acidic than alcohols.
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