Which of the following is the strongest acid?
$\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{OH}$
$\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OCH}_{3}$

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∻Solution∻ ‖ 1 ⋮ **Identify the compounds**: The question lists five compounds with their molecular formulas and asks to identify the strongest acid among them. ‖ ‖ 2 ⋮ **Analyze acid strength**: Acid strength is determined by the stability of the conjugate base formed after the acid donates a proton (H⁺). The more stable the conjugate base, the stronger the acid. ‖ ‖ 3 ⋮ **Compare functional groups**: Among the given compounds, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, and ketones are generally weak acids. Carboxylic acids, however, are known to be stronger acids due to resonance stabilization of their conjugate base. ‖ ‖ 4 ⋮ **Identify the strongest acid**: The compound $ \mathrm{CH}_3\mathrm{COOH} $ (acetic acid) is the only carboxylic acid in the list, which is known to be a stronger acid than alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, and ketones. ‖ ∻Answer∻ ⚹ $ \mathrm{CH}_3\mathrm{COOH} $ (acetic acid) is the strongest acid. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Acid strength comparison ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ The strongest acid among the given compounds is acetic acid because its conjugate base is resonance stabilized, making it more likely to donate a proton compared to the other functional groups listed.◊What is the chemical equation for the dissociation of acetic acid (CH3COOH) in water?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊⚹

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