HARDMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesAchiever Section
Which of the following is correct order of acidity?
A.HCOOH > CH₃COOH > ClCH₂COOH >
B.ClCH₂COOH > HCOOH > CH₃COOH >✓ Correct
C.CH₃COOH > HCOOH > ClCH₂COOH >
D.C₂H₅COOH > CH₃COOH > HCOOH >
Explanation
Recall that presence of electron-withdrawing group increases, while presence of electron-releasing group decreases the acidity of carboxylic acids.
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