Carboxylic Acids Question 69
Question: Which one is strongest acid
[MP PMT 1992]
Options:
A) $ CH_2FCOOH $
B) $ CH_2ClCOOH $
C) $ CHCl_2COOH $
D) $ CHF_2COOH $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ CHF_2-COOH $ . Difluoroacetic acid is strongest because presence of two $ F $ atoms increases its acidic nature.