MHT CET Chemistry question

Acidic character of fatty acids depends on

(A)Solvent used
(B)Reaction with alcohol
(C)Presence of electron releasing or attracting group on carbonyl carbon atom
(D)Both (a) and (c)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Acid strength depends on the stability of the carboxylate ion, which is increased by electron-attracting and decreased by electron-releasing groups, and the

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