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Why is carboxylate ion more stable than phenoxide ion?
ACharge spread over two oxygens
BIts charge sits on a carbon atom
CIt has no resonance forms
DIt is a larger molecule
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Charge spread over two oxygens
Two equivalent resonance forms share the negative charge between two oxygens, while phenoxide places it partly on less electronegative carbons.
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