HomeTestsSearchRankProfile
mediumMCQNEET 20192026CHEMISTRY
1 mark

What is the correct order of the carboxylic acids' strength?
image

  1. A
    I > II > III
  2. B
    II > III > I
  3. C
    III > II > I
  4. D
    II > I > III

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The acidity of carboxylic acids increases with the presence of electron-withdrawing groups ( effect) which stabilize the carboxylate anion. Chlorine is an electron-withdrawing group. has two atoms. has one atom. has no atoms (methyl group has a effect).Order of acid strength: III > II > I.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

What is the correct order of the carboxylic acids' strength?
image
A
I > II > III
B
II > III > I
C
III > II > I
D
II > I > III

Share This Question

organic chemistryacidity of carboxylic acids

Related Questions

easyMCQ

Which one of the following statements is true?

easyMCQ

Which of the following statements is not correct?

easyMCQ

Which one of the following statements is correct?

easyMCQ

The product formed by the reaction of an aldehyde with a primary amine is:

easyMCQ

Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidogyne incognita?

easyMCQ

The term ecosystem was coined by:

Ready for a Full Test?

Practice with timed mock tests and track your performance across CHEMISTRY.

Browse TestsLeaderboard

Discussion