MCQ
In $C{H_3}COOH$ and $HCOOH$, $HCOOH$ will be
- ALess acidic
- BEqually acidic
- ✓More acidic
- DNone
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
More acidic
c
(c)Presence of methyl group decreases the acidic character of acetic acid due to positive inductive effect $( + I)$.
(c)Presence of methyl group decreases the acidic character of acetic acid due to positive inductive effect $( + I)$.
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