which is a stronger acid phenol or p- hydroxybenzakdehyde? explain the reasoning
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p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
Electron delocalization in the anion of p-hydroxybenzaldehyde is very effective because of conjugation. A carbonyl group is strongly electron-withdrawing and acid-strengthening, especially when ortho or para to the hydroxyl group. p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is a stronger acid than phenol. Its pKa is 7.6.
MARK BRAINLIEST
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