NEETChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their property as indicated: Benzoic acid, 4-Nitrobenzoic acid, 3,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid, 4-Methoxybenzoic acid (acid strength)
Options
- A4-Nitrobenzoic acid < 3,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid < 4-Methoxybenzoic acid < Benzoic acid
- B4-Methoxybenzoic acid < 3,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid < Benzoic acid < 4-Nitrobenzoic acid
- C4-Methoxybenzoic acid < Benzoic acid < 4-Nitrobenzoic acid < 3,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid
- DBenzoic acid < 4-Nitrobenzoic acid < 4-Methoxybenzoic acid < 3,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid
Correct answer
C. 4-Methoxybenzoic acid < Benzoic acid < 4-Nitrobenzoic acid < 3,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) 4-Methoxybenzoic acid < Benzoic acid < 4-Nitrobenzoic acid < 3,4-Dinitrobenzoic acid