Based on the application of the inductive effect, which of the following represent the correct decre — GOC and Organic Chemistry Basics Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Formic acid is stronger than acetic acid because the $+I$ effect of the $-CH_3$ group in acetic acid destabilizes the conjugate base. $CF_3COOH > CCl_3COOH$ because $-F$ has a stronger $-I$ effect than $-Cl$. Option B is wrong ($-F > -Cl$). Option D is wrong (ethyl has more $+I$ than methyl, making it a weaker acid).