Formic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid . This is due to the fact thatA. formic acid is reducing agentB. formic acid molecule is of smaller sizeC. there is no alkyl group on `alpha` - carbon in formic acidD. formic acid does not undergo association

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1.	Formic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid . This is due to the fact thatA. formic acid is reducing agentB. formic acid molecule is of smaller sizeC. there is no alkyl group on `alpha` - carbon in formic acidD. formic acid does not undergo association
Answer» Correct Answer - C Electron donating alkyl groups decrease the strength of acid. That is why formic acid is strongest acid than acetic acid.

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Formic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid . This is due to the fact thatA. formic acid is reducing agentB. formic acid molecule is of smaller sizeC. there is no alkyl group on `alpha` - carbon in formic acidD. formic acid does not undergo association

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