Question

explain acidity of acid with respect EWG and EDG with eg.​

Answer 1

• As we know that EWG stands for the electron-withdrawing group.

• EDG stands for the electron-donating group.

• EWG stabilized the conjugate base of the acid. it increases the acidity of carboxylic acid.

• By delocalizing the charge, it makes acid more acidic.

• As we know EWG increases the acidity of carboxylic acids.

• While EDG decreases the acidity of carboxylic acid.

• Due to the EWG presence of the phenyl group, benzoic acids are more acidic than acetic acid.