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

A

Absence of hydrogen

B

Resonance stabilisation of the carboxylate ion

C

High reactivity of hydrogen

D

Hydrogen bonding

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B
Carboxylic acid are acidic as they release `H^(+)` ions which is because of resonance stabilization of the resultant carboxylate ion.
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