The descending order of acidity for the following carboxylic acid is – A. CH3COOH B. F3C–COOH C. ClCH2–COOH D. FCH2–COOH E. BrCH2–COOH Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (A) B D C

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The descending order of acidity for the following carboxylic acid is – A. CH3COOH B. F3C–COOH C. ClCH2–COOH D. FCH2–COOH E. BrCH2–COOH Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) B D C E A
(B) B C D E A
(C) E D B A C
(D) D B A E C

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. –I effect of F > Cl > Br and greater the extent of –I effect, greater the acidity.

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