Question

(16) Nitroalkanes are more acidic
than corresponding hydrocarbons-
Answer
A Because their boiling points are
higher.
B. Because they are heavier than
water.
C. Because they have a pleasant
odor.
D. Due to the electron withdrawing
nature of nitro group.​

Answer 1

Answer:

D) Due to the electron withdrawing

nature of nitro group.

Explanation:

Due to the electron withdrawing

nature of nitro group Nitroalkane

Answer 2

Option D - Due to the electron withdrawing nature of nitro group.

Explanation:

• Since nitro group is an electron withdrawing group it pulls the shared pare of electron towards itself.
• This results in stronger tendency and ease of donation of electron pairs to other groups .
• Hence, this increases the acidity of the nitroalkanes much more as compared to hydrocarbons alone.
• Therefore, due to electron withdrawing nature of nitro group its acidity is more.