Question

Which is more acidic ,benzoic acid or acetic acid ? What is the reason for it?

Answer 1

Answer:

Benzoic acid is stronger than acetic acid because the electron-donating inductive effect (+I) by the alkyl group on acetic acid destabilise the conjugate base of acetic acid (i.e. the acetate ion). In contrast, benzene rings are known to be electron dense and pull electrons away from groups attached to it.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hlo mate........

Benzoic acid is more acidic............

In acetic acid, Methyl group is electron releasing group, so the formation of conjugate acetate anion is less when compare to benzoate anion. ... Hence, Benzoic acid is more acidic than acetic acid.