Explain the differences in acidity between p-cyanobenzoic acid and m-cyanobenzoic acid. Illustrate your answer appropriately, showing the acid-base reaction that takes place with each of these and explaining in such terms as electronic (inductive or resonance) and/or steric effects.

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Explain the differences in acidity between p-cyanobenzoic acid and m-cyanobenzoic acid. Illustrate your answer appropriately, showing the acid-base reaction that takes place with each of these and explaining in such terms as electronic (inductive or resonance) and/or steric effects.

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