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Why is CH3COOH a stronger acid than CH3OH?

Briana Lopez 1K wrote:Why is CH3COOH a stronger acid than CH3OH?

CH₃COOH is a stronger acid because when it donates a proton, the resulting compound it forms is more stable due to delocalization of electrons. This is evident when you draw the Lewis structure, as the resulting compound has resonance.

When the proton in CH₃OH is lost, the electrons will not be able to delocalize.

One compound is more likely to give away that H+ than the other. CH3OOH has its hydrogens delocalized more so it's easier for them to leave making it the better acid.