engineering chemistry MCQ #4623

Which compound is most acidic?

engineering chemistry MCQ #4623

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which compound is most acidic?

    • A) CH3CH2OH
    • B) CH3COOH
    • C) C6H5OH
    • D) H2O

    Answer: CH3COOH

    Explanation: Carboxylic acids are more acidic than alcohols and phenols due to resonance stabilization of the conjugate base.