Why is salicylic acid more acidic than para-hydroxybenzoic acid?
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Answer : In salicylic acid, the major effect is hydrogen bonding by the phenolic OH group to the carboxyl group. This removes electron density from the carboxylic acid making its hydrogen more acidic
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