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.