Q. Which statement is correct?
A) $RCOOOH$ is stronger acid than $RCOOH$
B) Maleic acid is stronger than fumaric acid
C) Both (a) and (b)
D) None of the above
Explanation
(b)
Maleic acid contains intramolecular hydrogen bonding while Fumaric acid contains iuntermolecular bonding. Thus, maleic acid forms more stable maleate ion after the removal of$H^{+}$. Hence maleric acid is stronger acid than Fumaric acid
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