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QAIPM-2012-Ch-1705: NEET 2012 Chemistry - Class 12 AIPM-2012-Ch-1705 Solution: Which of the following acids does not exhibit optical…

Which of the following acids does not exhibit optical isomerism? Maleic acid α\alpha-amino acids Lactic acid Tartaric acid

Multiple Choice Options

  • A B > A > D > C
  • B B > D > C > A
  • C A > B > C > D
  • D A > C > B > D

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As �I effect increases, COOH group becomes more electron deficient and tendency to loose H + ions increases i.e., acid strength increases. As +I effect increases, acid strength decreases. Thus, correct order of acid strength is

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