MCQ
In $C{H_3}COOH$ and $HCOOH$, $HCOOH$ will be
  • A
    Less acidic
  • B
    Equally acidic
  • More acidic
  • D
    None

Answer

Correct option: C.
More acidic
c
(c)Presence of methyl group decreases the acidic character of acetic acid due to positive inductive effect $( + I)$.

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