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: $p$-chlorobenzoic acid is stronger acid than benzoic acid. : Chlorine has electron donating resonance $(+ R )$ effect.

Updated On: Jul 2, 2022
  • Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • Assertion is true but Reason is false.
  • Both Assertion and Reason are false.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Chlorine has electron donating resonance effect however its inductive effect $(-I)$ wins over resonance effect and makes it overall electron withdrawing due to which increases the acid strength of benzoic acid.
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P-Block Elements

  • P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
  • P block elements are shiny and usually a good conductor of electricity and heat as they have a tendency to lose an electron. You will find some amazing properties of elements in a P-block element like gallium. It’s a metal that can melt in the palm of your hand. Silicon is also one of the most important metalloids of the p-block group as it is an important component of glass.

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