Chemistry-Reactions of Carboxylic Acids
NEET Chemistry Reactions of Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
Which of the following acids is the strongest based on their pKa values?
A
Trifluoroacetic acid
B
Benzoic acid
C
Acetic acid
D
Hydrochloric acid
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Hydrochloric acid, with a pKa of -7.0, is the strongest acid among the options listed, as smaller pKa values indicate stronger acids.
Found an issue with this question?
Related Questions
More from Reactions of Carboxylic Acids
More from
Assertion (A): Aldehydes and ketones undergo nucleophilic addition reactions because the carbonyl carbon is electrophilic. | Reason (R): The carbonyl ...
Nucleophilic AdditionChemistry
Assertion (A): Aldehydes are generally more reactive than ketones in nucleophilic addition reactions. | Reason (R): The carbonyl carbon in aldehydes i...
(general)Chemistry
Which of the following statements about nucleophilic addition reactions of aldehydes and ketones is correct?
Nucleophilic AdditionChemistry