Explain why a hydroxyl group in the para position


Explain why a hydroxyl group in the para position (p-hydroxybenzoic acid, pKa=4.48) decreases the acidity while a hydroxyl group in the meta position (m-hydroxybenzoic acid, pKa=4.07) increases the acidity relative to benzoic acid (pKa=4.19). Hint: use mechanisms to show explanation

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Chemistry: Explain why a hydroxyl group in the para position
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