Q81 / 160 · JIPMER 2005 · Chemistry

Most acidic is

  • A
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COOH}$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $\mathrm{HCOOH}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COOH}$

Solution

Due to +I effect methyl group has lesser acidic property. So formic acid is more acidic in comparision to other given acids.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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