Organic acids(Carboxylic acids) are considered as:
Correct answer: B. Weak acids
- A. Strong acids
- B. Weak acids
- C. Mild acids
- D. Mineral acids
Explanation
Option B is correct.Organic acids are considered as weak acids.Weak acids are those acids that do not ionize completely in water.This means that only a small fraction of the acid molecules will donate a proton (H+) to a water molecule.The acidity of an organic acid can be measured by its pKa value.The pKa scale is a measure of the acidity of a molecule. A lower pKa value means that the molecule is more acidic. In the case of organic acids, a lower pKa value means that the acid is more likely to donate a proton (H+).
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About Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylic acids are named and studied through the combined effects of the carbonyl and hydroxyl groups, their preparation, acidity and hydrogen bonding. Reactions include neutralisation, esterification, reduction and conversion into acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amides, with emphasis on how these derivatives interconvert.
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