Chemistry-Reactions of Carboxylic Acids

NEET Chemistry Reactions of Carboxylic Acids MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12

Which of the following carboxylic acids has the highest acidity based on its pK_a value?

A

Trifluoroacetic acid

B

Benzoic acid

C

Acetic acid

D

Formic acid

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Trifluoroacetic acid has the lowest pK_a value of 0.23, indicating it is the strongest acid among the options provided. Lower pK_a values correspond to stronger acids as they are better proton donors.

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