Organic Chemistry Basics Result Question 35

35. Which of the following acids has the smallest dissociation constant?

(a) $\mathrm{CH} _3 \mathrm{CHFCOOH}$

(b) $\mathrm{FCH} _2 \mathrm{CH} _2 \mathrm{COOH}$

(c) $\mathrm{BrCH} _2 \mathrm{CH} _2 \mathrm{COOH}$

(d) $\mathrm{CH} _3 \mathrm{CHBrCOOH}$

(2002)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 35. ( c )

Solution:

  1. Weakest acid $\mathrm{BrCH} _2 \mathrm{CH} _2 \mathrm{COOH}$ has smallest dissociation constant.