Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

Which of the following is the most acidic?

Options:

Benzoic acid

o-Toluic acid

m-Toluic acid

p-Toluic acid

Correct Answer:

o-Toluic acid

Explanation:

The CHis an electron releasing group and should reduce the acidic character of acids by destabilizing it, the presence of CH3 group at ortho position has a reverse effect and increases the acidic strength compared to benzoic acid. This is due to a combination of stearic and electronic factors.