Is Ortho-nitrobenzoic acid more acidic than meta-nitrobenzoic acid?

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2026-04-25 23:20

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Yes, ortho-nitrobenzoic acid is more acidic than meta-nitrobenzoic acid due to the presence of the nitro group at the ortho position, which stabilizes the conjugate base through resonance, making it easier to donate a proton.

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