Question

Arrange the following compounds in the order of increasing acidity

• A. $ ({{E}^{o}}) $
• B. $ OC{{l}^{-}}/C{{l}^{-}} $
• C. $ C{{l}^{-}}/\frac{1}{2}C{{l}_{2}} $
• D. $ 1.36\text{ }V $

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$ HCOOH $ is stronger acid than $ PhCOOH $ . Aromatic acids are stronger acids than alcohols.