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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

The carboxylic acid with highest \(\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}\) and lowest \(\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}\) values of the following respectively are

  1. A I, II
  2. B I, IV
  3. C III, II
  4. D III, IV
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Correct Answer

(D) III, IV

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Relative acidity: Electron-withdrawing groups (-I) increase acidity; electron-donating groups (+I) decrease acidity. Order of acidity (strongest to weakest): \(\mathrm{ClCH_2COOH}\) (III) (\(-I\) effect) \(\gt \mathrm{HCOOH}\) (IV) (no \(\pm I\)) \(\gt \mathrm{CH_3COOH}\) (I)…