Alkyl groups
The sp3 carbons of alkyl groups are hardly electronegative and do not stabilize negative charges. The larger the alkyl group, the less stable the carboxylate anion and the lower the acidity of the carboxylic acid.
The sp3 carbons of alkyl groups are hardly electronegative and do not stabilize negative charges. The larger the alkyl group, the less stable the carboxylate anion and the lower the acidity of the carboxylic acid.