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Organic chemistry ranking acid strength?
Hi,
I was working on homework for my organic chemistry course, and was confused on this question. How would I go about ranking these?
Thank you in advance!
1 Answer
- Mike ALv 74 months ago
4>>2>3>1
The main factor to consider is the stability of the anion which each will produce. Sulfonic acids are only a little weaker than mineral acids. The benzoate anion is stabilised by the benzene ring. Phenols are more acidic than alcohols.
