Q.
Which is more stable?
A) $X$
B) $Y$
C) Both are equally stable
D) Can’t be predicted
Explanation
(b)
In carboxylic acid the oxygen attached to carboxyl carbon is more electronegative and withdraws the electrons of bond
[image:12_image597.emf]
Hence, protonation occurs at the carboxyl oxygen
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.