AIIMS2012Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2012 Chemistry Acidity and Basicity MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
pKₐ increases in benzoic acid when substituent "x" is bonded at para-position, then "x" is
A
-COOH
B
-NO₂
C
-CN
D
-OCH₃
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Larger the value of pKa, smaller will be its acidity.
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