AIPMT PRELIMS2003Chemistry-Acid-Base Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Chemistry Acid Strength MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following orders of acid strength is correct :
A
RCOOH > ROH > HOH > HC ≡ CH
B
RCOOH > HOH > ROH > HC ≡ CH
C
RCOOH > HOH > HC ≡ CH > ROH
D
RCOOH > HC ≡ CH > HOH > ROH
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Carboxylic acids (RCOOH) are stronger acids than alcohols (ROH) and water (HOH), and alkynes (HC ≡ CH) are weaker than water.
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