Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2016(2)
हिन्दीThe CORRECT order of strengths of the carboxylic acids is ______
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Correct answer · Option A
\( \text{II} > \text{I} > \text{III} \)
Explanation
Compound II has an electron-withdrawing oxygen atom closer to the -COOH group than compound III, making II more acidic than III, which is stronger than I (cyclohexanecarboxylic acid).