Question
Which of the following is the most acidic?
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SSC CGL 2024 (Tier-I) Previous Year Paper (17-Sep-2024) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
HCOOH
HCOOH (formic acid) has no alkyl group, making it most acidic.
Alkyl groups are electron-donating and reduce acidity.
Among the given options, formic acid is the strongest acid.
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