Which of the following has a higher acidic character than benzoic acid? |
Acetic acid p-Methoxybenzoic acid p-Bromobenzoic acid p-Aminobenzoic acid |
p-Bromobenzoic acid |
Bromine is an electron withdrawing group that disperse the negative charge on the carboxylate ion and strengthens its acidic character. p-Bromobenzoic acid has a pKa value of 3.96 compared to 4.19, which is the pKa value of benzoic acid. |