Answer
See the explanation below.
Work Step by Step
In this scenario involving m-hydroxyl, the charge of the negative charge on the carboxylic acid group is deemed stable because of the -I inductive effect of OH group.
Organic Chemistry 9th Edition
by McMurry, John E.
Published by
Brooks Cole
ISBN 10:
1305080483
ISBN 13:
978-1-30508-048-5
Chapter 20 - Carboxylic Acids and Nitriles - Exercises - Page 678k: 64
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