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pK(a) increases in benzoic acid when sub...

`pK_(a)` increases in benzoic acid when substituent ''x'' is bonded at para-position, then ''x''is

A

`-OCH_(3)`

B

`-CH_(3)`

C

`-CN`

D

`-NH_(2)`

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