what is the effect of electron withdrawing group of acidity of benzoic acid?
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The conjugate base of benzoic acid is stabilized by electron-withdrawing groups (EWG). This makes the acid more acidic by delocalizing the charge of the carboxylate ion. Electron-withdrawing groups deactivate the benzene ring to electrophilic attack and make benzoic acids more acidic.
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