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  4. The carboxylic carbon is less electrophilic than carbonyl carbon because of

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Q. The carboxylic carbon is less electrophilic than carbonyl carbon because of

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

The carboxylic carbon is less electrophilic than carbonyl carbon because of the possible resonating structure shown below.

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