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Formic acid is stronger acid than acetic...

Formic acid is stronger acid than acetic acid. Explain.

A

`+M` effect

B

`-I` effect

C

`+I` effect

D

`-M` effect

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The correct Answer is:
C
Due to `+I` effect `CH_(3)COOH` is a weaker acid than formic acid.
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