Q:
Which of the following is the strongest acid?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: C) FCH2COOH
Explanation:
FCH2COOH is the strongest acid out of all.
Since the electron withdrawing inductive effect (-I effect) of the halogens decreases in the order of F>Cl> Br> I , therefore the acidic strength of the α- halo acids decreases in the same order.
FCH2COOH > ClCH2COOH > BrCH2COOH > ICH2COOH.
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