Aromatic carboxylic acids, such as benzoic acid, are stronger acids compared to aliphatic carboxylic acids like acetic acid. This is because benzoic acid has a pKa value of 4.2, which is slightly lower than that of acetic acid (pKa= 4.8). The carboxylic group in benzoic acid is attached to an sp2 hybridized carbon atom, which … Read more
Aromatic acids (Carboxylic acids) undergo a variety of chemical reactions due to the presence of the carboxyl group (-COOH) in their structure. Some of the key reactions of carboxylic acids include: 1. Salt formation: When benzoic acid comes into contact with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate, it reacts to produce sodium benzoate. 2. Esterification of … Read more
Aromatic acids are compounds where one or more carboxyl groups (-COOH) are attached to the aromatic ring. They are named by the common system as derivatives of parent benzoic acid. Aromatic carboxylic acids are of two types. i. Those in which the carboxyl group is attached directly to the aromatic nucleus. ii. Those in which … Read more
