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NEET · Chemistry · Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
In comparison to alcohols and many simple phenols, where do...
In comparison to alcohols and many simple phenols, where do carboxylic acids rank in terms of acidity?
Options
- ACarboxylic acids are less acidic than alcohols.
- BCarboxylic acids are equally acidic as alcohols.
- CCarboxylic acids are more acidic than alcohols and many simple phenols.
- DCarboxylic acids are less acidic than simple phenols.
Correct answer
C. Carboxylic acids are more acidic than alcohols and many simple phenols.
Step-by-step solution
Carboxylic acids are more acidic than alcohols and many simple phenols.