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salicylic acid is stronger acid than m- hydroxy benzoic acid . why?

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Answered by gouab
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Explanation:

we know,OH are the electron withdrawing group.

In salicylic acid(o-hydroxy benzoic acid)OH are more closer the COOH,then more electron withdrawing.then easily release a proton tends to

acidic strengh increarses.salicylic acid more acid then m-hydroxy benzoic acid.o>m>benzoic acid>p

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