Q.

What is the correct order of acidity of the protons marked A–D in the given compounds             [2023]

1 HC>HD>HA>HB  
2 HC>HD>HB>HA  
3 HC>HA>HD>HB  
4 HD>HC>HB>HA  

Ans.

(1)

(-COOH) carboxylic acid is more acidic than alcohol or terminal alkyne. Ka=HC>HD>HA>HB