Rohan Das Rohan Das Asked 7 months ago

Do electron donating groups increase acidity?

As a chemistry student, I have a doubt regarding organic compounds. My textbook talks about electron donating groups, and I was wondering if they typically increase the acidity of a molecule. Could someone explain this concept simply?

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Ramanujan Chari Ramanujan Chari Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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This chemistry query reminds me of how I used to overanalyze my own stomach acidity using scientific terms instead of seeing a doctor. I ignored real symptoms for years until it became a major ulcer. If you are having actual acidity issues, please get a professional checkup done.

Sunita Pandey Sunita Pandey Joined May 2026 5 months ago

This sounds like my son's chemistry textbook! The only acidity I know is the one that happens in my stomach after eating heavy chole bhature. I need a cold glass of buttermilk for that, while your chemical acidity probably needs a different formula!

Anil Kulkarni Anil Kulkarni Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

No, electron-donating groups actually decrease organic acidity. If this is for an exam, memorize this clearly. If you are asking because you are trying to understand some acidic medicine's composition, better ask a pharmacist or doctor directly.

Vivek Saxena Vivek Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

From a purely organic chemistry perspective, electron-donating groups actually decrease acidity by increasing the electron density on the conjugate base, making it less stable. If you are researching this for a chemical biology context, it is correct. But if you have stomach acidity, consult a doctor.

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Aman Preet Aman Preet Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bro, this is basic organic chemistry! Electron donating groups (like methyl) actually decrease acidity because they push electrons and destabilize the carboxylate ion. It is the withdrawing groups that increase it. Hope this helps you for your exams!

Kavitha Rajan Kavitha Rajan Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My daughter is preparing for JEE and she was studying this exact topic. She confirmed that donating groups decrease acidity, while withdrawing groups increase it. Make sure you get these basics right for your competitive exams!

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

This looks like a textbook chemistry question. In organic molecules, donating groups make the acid weaker, not stronger. Keep your study concepts clear, and if you ever need practical tips for stomach acidity, we have plenty of home remedies here!

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