J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2008

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    Picric acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid and benzoic acid. It contains

    A) \[\text{ }S{{O}_{3}}H\]group

    B)  two -COOH groups

    C)  phenolic group

    D)  three - COOH groups

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Picric acid is 2, 4, 6-trinitrophenol. It, due to presence of three\[-I\]showing\[-N{{O}_{2}}\]groups, is more acidic than acetic acid and benzoic acid.


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