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Give reasons for the following : (i) `C_(6)H_(5)COOH` is weaker than formic acid.

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To determine why benzoic acid (C₆H₅COOH) is a weaker acid than formic acid (HCOOH), we can analyze the structures and the effects of substituents on the acidity of these compounds. Here’s a step-by-step explanation: ### Step 1: Understand Acidity Acidity is defined by the ability of a compound to donate a proton (H⁺). The more stable the conjugate base formed after the proton is lost, the stronger the acid. ### Step 2: Structure of Benzoic Acid and Formic Acid - **Benzoic Acid (C₆H₅COOH)**: It has a phenyl group (C₆H₅) attached to the carboxylic acid group (COOH). - **Formic Acid (HCOOH)**: It has a hydrogen atom attached to the carboxylic acid group. ...
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  • Assertion : The IUPAC name for the compound C_(6)H_(5)COOCH_(2)CH_(2)COOH is 3- benzoyloxypropanoic acid. Reason : C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)O is called benzoyloxy group.

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    C
    If the assertion is true but reason is false.
    D
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