Question
Chemistry Question on Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Among the following, decreasing order of basic strength will be:
OH-, H-, HCOO-, CH3COO-, -OR
(I) (II) (III) (IV) (V)
A
II > V > III > I > IV
B
II > V > I > IV > III
C
III > IV > I > V > II
D
V > I > IV > II > III
Answer
II > V > I > IV > III
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is option (B): II > V > I > IV > III