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Which is more stable Benzoic Acid or Benzoate Ion?

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Answered by mhanif90
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Benzoic acid. since the conjugate base of benzoic acid is benzoate ion (that's resonance stabilised).

Answered by bhagirathdangi12345
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Answer:

Explanation:

Resonance is also occuring in benzoic acid. In my point of view polarity playing a role here. Since OH bond is polar it will give H and so less stable.

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