Question

Compare the properties of two isomeric products x and y formed in the following reaction.

• A. Acid strength - y > x, $H_{2}O$ solubility - y > x, Volatility - x > y, Melting point - y > x
• B. Acid strength - x > y, $H_{2}O$ solubility - x > y, Volatility - y > x, Melting point - x > y
• C. Acid strength - y > x, $H_{2}O$ solubility - x > y, Volatility - y > x , Melting point - y > x
• D. Acid strength - x > y, $H_{2}O$ solubility - y > x, Volatility - x > y, Melting point - y > x

Answer 1

The correct option is D Acid strength - x > y, $H_{2}O$ solubility - y > x, Volatility - x > y, Melting point - y > x


$\left(K_a\right)$ = x > y (Carboxylate anion stabilized by H-bonding)
(Sol.) = y > x (Intermolecular H-bonding in y)
(Vol.) = x > y (Intermolecular H-bonding in x)
(MP) = y > x (More symmetrical structure of y)