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Which of the following statements is false about the acid-strength of acetic acid?
Options
A Acetic acid is a stronger acid than monochloroacetic acid.
Correct Answer
B Acetic acid is a stronger acid than propionic acid.
C Acetic acid is a weaker acid than trichloroacetic acid.
D Acetic acid is a weaker acid than formic acid.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Monochloroacetic acid is stronger than acetic acid because chlorine is electron-withdrawing, stabilizing the conjugate base. Acetic acid is stronger than propionic acid (alkyl groups are electron-donating). Trichloroacetic acid and formic acid are both stronger than acetic acid.

Hint

How does electron-withdrawing substituent affect acidity?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1404 of 1999
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