JEE Main 2018 — Carboxylic Acid Derivatives Question with Solution
JEE Main 2018 (15 Apr Shift 2 Online)
Question
The increasing order of the acidity of the following carboxylic acids is:
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Correct answer
AIII II IV I
Step-by-step explanation
The increasing order of the acidity of the carboxylic acids is III II IV I. In aromatic acids, electron withdrawing groups like increases the acidity, whereas electron releasing groups like decreases the acidity.
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