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Chemistry General Organic Chemistry Acidic Strength Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Which one of the following carboxylic acid is most acidic.

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 acid than its other isomers as well as benzoic acid.

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