Chemistry · Carboxylic Acids and its Derivatives
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Which one of the following is strongest acid?
- A
FCH COOH
- B
CH3COOH
- C
CICH COOH
- D
C6H5CH,COOH
Electronegativity increases the acidity by increasing the ionic character of O-H. Electronegativity decreases in the order F > Cl > Br, and hence the acidic effect also decreases in the same order.
Here and overall, fluorine is the most electronegative element. Thus, it is most acidic.
Electronegativity increases the acidity by increasing the ionic character of O-H. Electronegativity decreases in the order F > Cl > Br, and hence the acidic effect also decreases in the same order.
Here and overall, fluorine is the most electronegative element. Thus, it is most acidic.
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