Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids · Chemistry · Class 12

Which one of the following has lowest $$\mathrm{pK}_{\mathrm{a}}$$ value?

Assertion (A): Acetic acid but not formic acid can be halogenated in presence of red $$\mathrm{P}$$ and $$\mathrm{Cl}_2$$. Reason (R): Acetic acid is...

(a) (i) Write the reaction involved in Cannizaro's reaction. (ii) Why are the boiling point of aldehydes and ketones lower than that of corresponding ...