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Q. Which is more acidic?
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2- methyl - benzoic acid is more acidic in nature , this is due to the ortho- effect showen by benzoic acid . As we know that when at the ortho position any functional group ( either showing + I or - I effect ) then its acidic nature will increase .
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2- methyl - benzoic acid is more acidic in nature , this is due to the ortho- effect showen by benzoic acid . As we know that when at the ortho position any functional group ( either showing + I or - I effect ) then its acidic nature will increase .
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