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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

Which of the following has a higher acidic character than benzoic acid?

Options:

Acetic acid

p-Methoxybenzoic acid

 p-Bromobenzoic acid

p-Aminobenzoic acid

Correct Answer:

 p-Bromobenzoic acid

Explanation:

Bromine is an electron withdrawing group that disperse the negative charge on the carboxylate ion and strengthens its acidic character. p-Bromobenzoic acid has a pKa value of 3.96 compared to 4.19, which is the pKa value of benzoic acid.