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Formic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid. This can be explained using
A
effect
B
effect C
effect
D
effect.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
: Formic acid is stronger acid than acetic acid. This can be explained using 
effect.
Acetic acid showing 
effect decreases the acid strength as it increases the -ve charge on the carboxylate ion which holds the hydrogen firmly.
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