MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCarboxylic Acids and DerivativesChemical Properties of Carboxylic Acid

The weakest acid among the following is

A.CH3COOH✓ Correct
B.Cl2CHCOOH
C.ClCH2COOH
D.Cl3CCOOH
Explanation

+I effect groups decreases the acidity and –I effect groups increases the acidity. If the acid has halogen then there is –I effect is present.

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