ABC26OR1097 · Quanta Point
Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: Quanta Point · Topic: Quanta Point – General · Exam: NET JUNE 2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium
The pKa values for the following compounds 
A B C Are in the order
A B C Are in the order(a)B $>$ C $>$ A
(b)A $>$ B $>$ C
(c)C $>$ B $>$ A
(d)B $>$ A $>$ C
Answer
Answer (as printed): D
Explanation
Order of acidity follows Since, cyclic esters are more acidic than acyclic, among esters and ketones, ketones activate the CH 2 group making it more acidic. Since, 1 - ∝ Thus correct answer is B > A > C
Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.