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Chemistry Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives NTA Abhiyas Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

The correct order of acidic strength of the following is

(I) Oxalic acid HOOC - COOH

(II) Malonic acid HOOC - CH 2 - COOH

(III) Succinic acid HOOC - (CH 2 ) 2 - COOH

(IV) Glutaric acid HOOC - (CH 2 ) 3 - COOH

A
I > II > III > IV
B
I > III> II > IV
C
IV> III > II > I
D
IV> II > III > I

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Acidic strength of dicarboxylic acid is based on the +1 effect of alkyl group. As +1 increases acidic nature decreases. Compounds with formula HOOC - (CH 2 ) n - COOH are called dicarboxylic acid. Acidic strength order is: Oxalic acid > Malonic acid > Succinic acid > Glutaric acid

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