[enantiomorph]

Hi, I read a chapter on acids and bases today and a question came up in my mind.  I was wondering without referring to a table for Ka values, which carboxylic acid is stronger, CH3CH2COOH or CH3COCOOH?  I'm guessing CH3COCOOH would be a stronger acid than propanoic acid because of the extra carbonyl group it posseses.  This dipole is capable of withdrawing electrons from the -OH bond making the H of the carboxyl group more easily ionized.
Anyways, that is my guess.  I look forward to hear from your insights.  Thanks!!

[swati]

  Yes, you are correct.