Please which of maleic acid and fumaric acid is a stronger acid. Also explain which one of them will a stronger acid after one hydrogen is removed from both of them. Explain these question on basis of hydrogen bonding.
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When maleic acid loses hydrogen ion, then it forms a very strong intra-hydrogen bond so the acid is more stable and strong also. Also it contains two carboxyl groups on both sides so it is more stable while in fumaric acid, the carboxyl groups are at opposite ends.
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