Explain why formic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid?
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formic acid is considered stronger because the CH3 in acetic acid is electron donating. ... This is all because the CH3 is an electron donating group.
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formic acid is considered stronger because the CH3 in acetic acid is electron donating. ... This is all because the CH3 is an electron donating group.
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In formic acid,H atom hsving I =0 is attached with -COOH group which does not change the ionisation of the acid. But, -CH3 group attached with -COOH group in CH3-COOH has +ve inductive effect and so reduces the ionisation of acetic acid.
Hence, formic acid is stronger acid than acetic acid.
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Here's your answer!!
In formic acid,H atom hsving I =0 is attached with -COOH group which does not change the ionisation of the acid. But, -CH3 group attached with -COOH group in CH3-COOH has +ve inductive effect and so reduces the ionisation of acetic acid.
Hence, formic acid is stronger acid than acetic acid.
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