Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives - Result Question 48-1
48. Arrange the following as stated: “Increasing order of acidic strength.”
$\mathrm{ClCH}_2 \mathrm{COOH}, \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COOH}, \mathrm{ClCH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COOH}$,
$\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{CHCOOH}, \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$
$(1991,1 M)$
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Solution:
Electron withdrawing inductive effect increases acid strength while electron donating inductive effect decreases acid strength.
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