NEET Chemistry Reactions of Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about carboxylic acids is correct?
Carboxylic acids are stronger than mineral acids.
The pKa value indicates the strength of an acid, with smaller values representing stronger acids.
Carboxylic acids have a pKa value greater than 1, indicating they are very strong acids.
Carboxylic acids always dissociate completely in water.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The pKa value indicates the strength of an acid, where smaller values correspond to stronger acids, as stated in the context. Carboxylic acids are generally weaker than mineral acids, and their pKa values range from 4 to 5, indicating they are not very strong acids.
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