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Among formic acid,acetic acid, propanoic...

Among formic acid,acetic acid, propanoic acid and phenol the strongest acid in water is

A

Formic acid

B

Acetic acid

C

Propanoic acid

D

Phenol

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The correct Answer is:
A
Formic acid is strongest acid. Acidic strength order

rarr +I decrease acidic strength
rarr Carboxylic acid are more acidic then phenol
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