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Which among the following carboxylic acids has the highest pKa value?

Option 1 -

HCOOH

Option 2 -

C6H5COOH

Option 3 -

O2NCH2COOH

Option 4 -

CH3COOH

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    alok kumar singh | Contributor-Level 10

    2 weeks ago
    Correct Option - 4


    Detailed Solution:

    Higher the acidic strength, lower will be the value of pKa.

    Therefore, Correct order of pKa is

    CH3COOH > C6H5COOH > HCOOH > O2NCH2COOH

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