Question

Mineral acids are stronger acids than carboxylic acids because :

(1) Mineral acids are partially ionised

(2) Mineral acids are completely ionised

(3) Carboxylic acids are partially ionised

(4) Carboxylic acids are completely ionised

Select the correct alternative.

• A. (i) and (ii)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (iii) and (iv)
• D. (i) and (iv)

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

(ii) and (iii)

Mineral acids are stronger acids than carboxylic acids because mineral acids are completely ionised whereas carboxylic acids are partially ionised.