What is the chemical equation for the ionization of benzoic acid?

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anor277
Aug 11, 2016

C_6H_5CO_2H(aq) + H_2O(l) rightleftharpoons C_6H_5CO_2^(-) + H_3O^+

Explanation:

See this [site.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzoic_acid) A pK_a=4.202 is reported. For acetic acid, H_3C-CO_2H, pK_a=4.76. Can you explain why benzoic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid?

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