JEE · NEET Previous Year Question
Formic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid. This can be explained using
Topic: JEE PYQ
Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.
- A effect
- B effect
- C effect
- D effect.
Correct answer: C
Solution
(c) : Formic acid is stronger acid than acetic acid. This can be explained using effect.Acetic acid showing effect decreases the acid strength as it increases the -ve charge on the carboxylate ion which holds the hydrogen firmly.
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