What is the main reason for the fact that carboxylic acids can undergo ionization

Absence of $α -$ hydrogen

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Resonance stabilisation of the carboxylate ion

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High reactivity of $α -$ hydrogen

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Hydrogen bonding

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Resonance stabilisation of the carboxylate ion

Resonance stabilisation of the carboxylate ion.

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