Which of the following is the stronger acid? HO-CH3 HO-CH=CH; vs. I II Note: HO- proton is the most acidic H in each molecule Select one: A.I B. Both are equally strong acids. С. I

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**Question:**

Which of the following is the stronger acid?

**Compounds:**

- **I:** HO—CH₃
- **II:** HO—CH═CH₂

**Note:** HO– proton is the most acidic H in each molecule.

**Options:**

- **A.** II
- **B.** Both are equally strong acids.
- **C.** I
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Which of the following is the stronger acid? **Compounds:** - **I:** HO—CH₃ - **II:** HO—CH═CH₂ **Note:** HO– proton is the most acidic H in each molecule. **Options:** - **A.** II - **B.** Both are equally strong acids. - **C.** I
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Acids can be defined as the species which are capable of losing proton. Strong acids are those species which after losing proton, the negative charge must be stabilized. The higher the stability of the negative charge, the greater will be the acidity of the molecule.

 

 

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