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Among the following the strongest acid isA. `CH_(3)COOH`B. `C_(6)H_(5)COOH`C. `m-CH_(3)OC_(6)H_(4)COOH`D. `p-CH_(3)OC_(6)H_(4)COOH`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Benzoic acid is the atrongest acid. Benzate ion is stablised by resonance +1 effect of `.-CH_(3)` or `.-OCH_(3)` group reduces the possibility of ionisation of `H^(+)` from COOH`.


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