JEE Main20244 Apr 2024Morning ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
What will be the decreasing order of basic strength of the following conjugate bases? ( ⁻ OH , R O , CH ₃ CO O , C I )
Options
- A( R O > ⁻ OH > CH ₃ CO O > C I )
- B( C l > R O > ⁻ OH > CH ₃ CO O )
- C( ⁻ OH > R O > CH ₃ CO O > C 1 )
- D( C I > ⁻ OH > R O > CH ₃ CO O )
Correct answer
A. ( R O > ⁻ OH > CH ₃ CO O > C I )
Step-by-step solution
Strong acid have weak conjugate base Acidic strength : H - Cl > CH ₃ COOH > H ₂ O > R - OH Conjugate base strength : Cl ⁻ < CH ₃ COO ⁻ < O H < RO ⁻