Consider the following acids : (1) HCN (2) HCOOH (3) CH_3COOH (4) Cl-CH_2-COOH The acid strength of these acids are such that :

MHT CET Chemistry question

Consider the following acids : (1) HCN (2) HCOOH (3) (4) The acid strength of these acids are such that :

Answer: (A)

Chloroacetic acid (pKa 2.9) > formic acid (3.75) > acetic acid (4.76) > HCN (9.2); the -I effect of Cl strengthens the acid and the +I effect

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