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Diacids are usually stronger because a carboxyl group is
AA strongly basic group
BA neutral non-polar group
CAn electron-withdrawing group
DAn electron-donating group
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. An electron-withdrawing group
The second carboxyl group pulls electron density away and helps the first one ionise more easily.
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