which is a STRONGER ACID of the 2:METHANOIC ACIDBENZOIC ACID...i'm under a confusion because my reasonings say that benzoic acid is stronger but i've read that formic acid is strongest... so wich is actually correct? plz elaborate and give the reasons why the acid is stronger?

Dear shreyas ramoji,

Benzoic Acd is the stronger acid when compared to Formic Acid !!

The C₆H₅- group is an electron withdrawing group(EWG) & it stabilises the acid more than Formic Acid which does not ...

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Benzoic acid is stronger...

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when the h of formic acid is lost backbonding resonace takes place which is more stable than pi bonding resonance

Dear shreyas ramoji,

Benzoic Acid is the stronger acid when compared to Formic Acid !!

There cannot be any doubt in it ...

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