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Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Question:

Which of the following is the most acidic?

Options:

Cl₂CHCOOH

ClCH₂COOH

CH₃COOH

Cl₃CCOOH

Correct Answer:

Cl₃CCOOH

Explanation:

The presence of -I effect of the chlorine atom increases the acidic nature of the species by withdrawing the electrons. The decreasing order of the acid strength is given below:

Cl₃CCOOH > Cl₂CHCOOH > ClCH₂COOH > CH₃COOH

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