Carboxylic Acids - Acidic Strength and Factors Affecting it NEET Questions

Carboxylic Acids - Acidic Strength and Factors Affecting it MCQ Questions

13.
The conjugate base of carboxylic acid is stabilized by:
A.
Resonance
B.
Inductive effect
C.
Hydrogen bonding
D.
Lone pair
ANSWER :
A. Resonance
14.
Which is more acidic than ethanol?
A.
Acetic acid
B.
Phenol
C.
Benzene
D.
Propane
ANSWER :
A. Acetic acid
15.
Which group decreases acid strength of benzoic acid?
A.
–NOβ‚‚
B.
–Cl
C.
–CH₃
D.
–CN
ANSWER :
C. –CH₃
16.
Acidity of substituted benzoic acids is highest when substituent is at:
A.
Para
B.
Meta
C.
Ortho
D.
None
ANSWER :
C. Ortho
17.
Which is strongest acid?

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A.
Trichloroacetic acid
B.
Formic acid
C.
Benzoic acid
D.
Phenol
ANSWER :
A. Trichloroacetic acid
18.
Electron-withdrawing group stabilizes:
A.
Conjugate base
B.
Acid
C.
Base
D.
None
ANSWER :
A. Conjugate base