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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 stabilisation of the carboxylate ion

C

High reactivity of `alpha` hydrogen

D

Hydrogen bonding

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B
Carboxylate ion is more stable due to resonance.
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