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The strongest acid among the following is
ChemistryIonic EquilibriumTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2018 (07 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A acetic acid
  • B acrylic acid
  • C benzoic acid
  • D propionic acid
Solution:
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The correct answer is: benzoic acid
Acidity depends on stability of the conjugate base, and also due to inductive effect. Longer hydrocarbon chain would push more electrons towards the carboxylic group and release of proton $\left(\mathrm{H}^{+}\right)$would be difficult and thus, benzoic acid is most strong.

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