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How do electron withdrawing groups affect acid strength?
AThey lower acidity of the acid
BThey raise acidity of the acid
CThey have no effect on acidity
DThey turn the acid into a base
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. They raise acidity of the acid
Withdrawing groups spread out the negative charge of the conjugate base, so the acid ionises more readily.
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