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What is the main reason for the fact that carboxylic acids can undergo ionization

A

absence of `alpha-`hydrogen

B

Resonance stabilization of the carboxylate ion

C

High reactivity of` alpha-`hydrogen

D

Hydrogen bonding

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B
`R-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-OHrarrH%^(+) +R-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-O^(-)
R-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-O^(-)` stablishes by resonance effect.
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