The correct order of strengths of the carboxylic acids


Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 337 People


The correct order of strengths of the carboxylic acids is

(1) I > II > III (2) II > III > I (3) III > II > I (4) II > I > III

Answered by admin @



Presence of electron withdrawing group increases the acidic strength of carboxylic acid.

So in option (II) and (III) the oxygen (electron withdrawing) makes it more acidic, but presence of oxygen in (II) is near to carboxylic group which makes it more acidic than (III) as it contains oxygen a bit away from the carboxylic group.

The correct order of acidity is II>III>I.


Similar Questions

The correct order of increasing acidic strength is

Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 323 persons

The correct order of increasing acidic strength is ........ . (a) phenol < ethanol < chloroacetic acid < acetic acid (b) ethanol < phenol < chloroacetic acid < acetic acid …

The set with correct order of acidity is

Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 344 persons

The set with correct order of acidity is(a) HClO < HClO₂ < HClO₃ < HClO₄(b) HClO₄ < HClO₃ < HClO₂ < HClO(c) HClO < HClO₄ < HClO₃ < HClO₂(d) HClO₄ …

Arrange the following in increasing order of acidic strength

Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 358 persons

arrange the following acids in their increasing order of acidic strength. acetic acid, chloro acetic acid, propanoic acid, formic acid.​

Rank the following compounds in order of decreasing acid strength using periodic trends

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 347 persons

1. Rank the following compounds in order of decreasing acid strength using periodic trends. Rank the acids from strongest to weakest. To rank items as equivalent, overlap them. A. HCl. …

Rank the following compounds in order of decreasing acid strength using periodic trends.

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 381 persons

Rank the acids from strongest to weakest. To rank items as equivalent, overlap them. A. HCl. B. H2S. C. HBr. D. BH3.2. Without consulting the table of acid-dissociation constants, match …

The correct order of presentation in a classified balance sheet

Asked by admin @ in Business viewed by 289 persons

The assets section of a classified balance sheet usually includes the subgroups: Multiple Choice Current assets, liabilities, plant assets, and intangible assets. Current assets, long-term investments, plant assets, and equity. …

Arrange the scrum practices in the correct order

Asked by admin @ in Computer Science viewed by 357 persons

Arrange the Scrum practices in the correct order The correct order for these items is as follows: 1.Plan for the Sprint 2.Sprint 3.Daily Scrum 4.Review the Sprint 5.Work Review and …

Arrange the following bonds in order of increasing bond strength

Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 318 persons

Arrange the following bonds in order of increasing bond dissociation energy and explain your order. C-Cl, C-Br, C- I.

The correct order of a three compartment sink is _______

Asked by maham237 @ in Health viewed by 324 persons

Which class of organic compound would neutralize a carboxylic acid

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 355 persons

aldehyde amine alkyl halide ether

Arrange the sentences in the correct order

Asked by maham237 @ in Biology viewed by 378 persons

Arrange the sentences in order to describe how oxygen from air is transported to the cells in the kidneys. A-The air diffuses into the capillaries surrounding alveoli’s B-Air enters the …

The correct formula for sulfuric acid is

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 303 persons

Which of the following is the correct formula for sulfuric acid? A)HSO3 B) H2SO3 C)HSO4 D)H2SO4

Mineral acids are stronger acids than carboxylic acids because

Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 264 persons

Mineral acids are stronger acids than carboxylic acids because ( i ) mineral acids are completely ionised ( ii ) carboxylic acids are completely ionised ( iii ) mineral acids …

Aromatic carboxylic acid do not undergo friedel craft reaction

Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 410 persons

Aromatic carboxylic acid do not undergo friedel craft reaction give reason

The correct order of stability of given carbocations is

Asked by admin @ in Science viewed by 319 persons

The correct order of stability of given carbocation is​

Most viewed questions in Chemistry


Discuss sn2 mechanism of methyl bromide using aqueous koh

Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 2183 persons


Comparing lactose percentage between whole milk and powdered milk

Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 1920 persons


Lewl letpa

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 1557 persons



50 examples of unbalanced chemical equations with answers

Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 1386 persons


Chromium metal is immersed in an aqueous solution of cobalt(ii) chloride.

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 1317 persons


Prepare a chart giving detailed information of carbon compounds

Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 1276 persons



Which 1 mole sample has the least entropy

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 1260 persons


If you are given the assignment to cut raw poultry

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 1245 persons


Effect of succinic acid on cst of phenol water system

Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 1243 persons



The reaction between aluminium powder and anhydrous barium nitrate

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 1216 persons


Cnh4 lewis structure

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 1139 persons


2 3 dihydroxypropanal

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 1042 persons



Select true statements about the pentose phosphate pathway

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 1030 persons


Crossword puzzle on carbon and its compounds class 10

Asked by admin @ in Chemistry viewed by 1004 persons


Ionic bond calculator

Asked by maham237 @ in Chemistry viewed by 980 persons