Rank the following acids from strongest to weakest
CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Carboxylic acids and derivatives · Carboxylic acids and derivatives
Problem
Rank the following acids from strongest to weakest.
• HOOC–CH2–COOH (malonic acid)
• CH3COOH (acetic acid)
• CH3CH2OH (ethanol)
(a) CH3COOH > HOOC–CH2–COOH > CH3CH2OH
(b) HOOC–CH2–COOH > CH3COOH > CH3CH2OH
(c) HOOC–CH2–COOH > CH3CH2OH > CH3COOH
(d) CH3CH2OH > CH3COOH > HOOC–CH2–COOH
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