Carboxylic acids readily dissolve in aqueous sodium bicarbonate, liberating carbon dioxide. Which one of the following is correct?
A. The conjugate base of the carboxyhc acid is more stable than the free carboxylic acid
B. Free carboxylic acid and its conjugate base are of comparable stability
C. The free carboxylic acid is more stable than its conjugate base
D. The conjugated acid of the carboxylic acid is more stable than the free carboxylic acid
