Chemistry Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acid Properties of Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acid Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following carboxylic acids is most acidic in character?

A
o-methyl benzoic acid
B
m-methyl benzoic acid
C
p-methyl benzoic acid
D
Benzoic acid

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A

Due to ortho effect.

Ortho substituted benzoic acid is stronger than benzoic acid and its meta-para substituted isomers regardless of the electronic influence of the substituent. This effect is also known as ortho effect.

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