Q61 / 180 · NEET 2016 (Phase 2) · Chemistry

The correct order of strengths of carboxylic acids is

Figure

  • A
    I>II>III
  • Correct answer
    B
    II>III>I
  • C
    III>II>I
  • D
    II>I>III

Solution

As the order of the negative inductive effect increases, the acidity of the carboxylic acids increases.

On the basis of -I effect, the correct acidic strength would be:

Figure

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

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