MCQ
Which is the strongest acid ($pk_a$ value is given)?
- ✓$HCOOH\, [3.77]$
- B$C_6H_5COOH\, [4.22]$
- C$CH_3COOH\, [4.7]$
- D$CH_3CH_2COOH \,[4.88]$
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Answer
Correct option: A.
$HCOOH\, [3.77]$
a
Strength of acid $ \propto \frac{1}{{p{k_a}}}$
Formic acid will be the strongest acid.
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