Question

why p toluic acid is less reactive than benzoic acid ​

Answer 1

the reactive acidic strength of benzoic acid because

p- toluic acid< o toluic acid< benzoic acid

Answer 2

p-toluic acid is less reactive than benzoic acid ​due to the effect of electron donating methyl group in it.

- In p-toluic acid, there is a methyl group present at the para position.

- As it is an electron donating group, it increases the electron density in the benzene ring which hinders the acidity.

- Since the reactivity of acid decreases due to the electron donating groups, p-toluic acid is less reactive than benzoic acid.