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Which of the following is the strongest acid?

  1. A4-methoxybenzoic acid
  2. B4-methylbenzoic acid
  3. Cbenzoic acid
  4. D4-nitrobenzoic acid

Answer: D

An electron-withdrawing group stabilises the benzoate ion and raises the acidity, while electron-donating groups (methyl, methoxy) lower it. 4-Nitrobenzoic acid (pKa 3.44) is stronger than benzoic acid (4.20) and the 4-methyl and 4-methoxy acids.
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