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Which one is the most acidic in nature --- formic acid, acetic acid ,propanoic acid and phenol??
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Formic acid is more acidic in nature.
It is because of the indutive effect. Longer hydrocarbon chain would push more electrons towards the carboxylic group, and hence release of proton ( H+) would be difficult, and easier the release of proton, stronger the a acid.
It is because of the indutive effect. Longer hydrocarbon chain would push more electrons towards the carboxylic group, and hence release of proton ( H+) would be difficult, and easier the release of proton, stronger the a acid.
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