Aldehydes Ketones And Carboxylic Acid 01 Ques7
Question: Which of the following is the strongest acid?
Options:
A) Propanoic acid
B) Ethanoic acid
C) Butanoic acid
D) Formic acid
Show Answer
Answer: d
Explanation:
A) Propanoic acid with formula $CH_3CH_2COOH$.
B) Ethanoic acid with formula $CH_3COOH$.
C) Butanoic acid with formula $CH_3CH_2CH_2COOH$.
D) Correct. Formic acid ($HCOOH$) is the strongest acid due to no alkyl group electron-donating effect.
BETA
