In which pairs first compound is weak acid than the second ?

Adipic acid, succinic acid

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Fumaric acid, maleic acid

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Phthalic acid, terepthalic acid

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Salicylic acid, o - toluic acid

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Solution

The correct options are
A Adipic acid, succinic acid
B Fumaric acid, maleic acid
(A) Adipic acid is weaker acid than succinic acid.

(B) Fumaric acid is weaker acid than maleic acid.

(C) Phthalic acid is stronger acid than terepthalic acid due to presence of intramolecular hydrogen bonding which stabilizes carboxylate anion.

(D) Salicylic acid is stronger acid than o - toluic acid due to presence of intramolecular hydrogen bonding which stabilizes carboxylate anion.

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