Q12 / 150 · MHT CET 2012 · Chemistry

Which of the following is a weak acid?

Correct answer
A
$\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{6}$
B
$\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COOH}$
C
$\mathrm{CH}_{2}=\mathrm{CH}_{2}$
D
$\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{COCH}_{3}$

Solution

Due to delocalization of electrons in benzene, it is least acidic in nature.

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

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