Question:

Among the following, the correct statement(s) is/are:

Updated On: Oct 1, 2024
  • The first $pK_a$ of malonic acid is lower than the $pK_a$ of acetic acid while its second $pK_a$ is higher than the $pK_a$ of acetic acid.
  • The first $pK_a$ of malonic acid is higher than the $pK_a$ of acetic acid while its second $pK_a$ is lower than the $pK_a$ of acetic acid.
  • Both the first and the second $pK_a$ of malonic acid are lower than the $pK_a$ of acetic acid.
  • Both the first and the second $pK_a$ of malonic acid are higher than the $pK_a$ of acetic acid.
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The Correct Option is A

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The correct option is (A): The first $pK_a$ of malonic acid is lower than the $pK_a$ of acetic acid while its second $pK_a$ is higher than the $pK_a$ of acetic acid.
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