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  4. Picric acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid and benzoic acid. It contains

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Q. Picric acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid and benzoic acid. It contains

J & K CETJ & K CET 2008Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Picric acid is $2,\, 4,\, 6$-trinitrophenol. It, due to presence of three $ -I $ showing $-NO_{2}$ groups, is more acidic than acetic acid and benzoic acid.

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