JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

Chemistry Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques JEE Main 2024

What will be the decreasing order of basic strength of the following conjugate bases? OH, R, CHCO,

(A) > OH > R > CHCO
(B)R > OH > CHCO > Correct
(C)OH > R > CHCO >
(D) > R > OH > CHCO

Answer: (B)

Solution

The weaker the conjugate acid the stronger the base: ROH < H₂O < CH₃COOH < HCl in acidity.

Question ID VK-011431