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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

Formic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid. This can be explained using

Answer: (C)

Solution

Acetic acid's methyl group donates electron density by the +I effect, destabilizing the carboxylate

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