J & K CET Engineering J and K - CET Engineering Solved Paper-2008

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

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