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What does the alkyl +I effect do to O–H cleavage in carboxylic acids?
ABreaks C–C bonds
BHas no effect
CSpeeds it up
DHinders it
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Hinders it
Electron release raises electron density on oxygen, so the O–H bond breaks less readily and ionisation drops.
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