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Why is benzoic acid a stronger acid than acetic acid ?

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The `K_(a)` value of benzoic acid `(6.3xx10^(-5))` is more than that of acetic acid `(1.75xx10^(-5))`. Actually, `C_(6)H_(5)` group with -I effect facilitates the release of `H^(+)` from benzoic acid while `CH_(3)` group with +I effect tends to retard it.

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