Why is picric acid more acidic than benzoic acid?
The acidity of carboxylic acids is generally attributed to the stability of the conjugate base (carboxylate ion) formed after the loss of a proton. In the case of picric acid (2,4,6-trinitrophenol) and benzoic acid, the substituents on the aromatic ring play a crucial role in determining acidity. Here’s a comparison of picric acid and benzoic … Read more