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Formic acid is a stronger acid than acet...

Formic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid.This can be explained using

A

`+M effect`

B

`-I effect`

C

`+I effect`

D

`-M effect`

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C
Formic acid is stronger acid than acetic acid.
This can be explained using+I effect.
Acetic acid showing+I effect decreases the acid stength as it increases the -ve charge on the carboxylate ion which holds the hydrogen firmly.
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