JEE Main Chemistry question

Which order is correct regarding the acidity of the carboxylic acids Cl₃CCOOH, Cl₂CHCOOH, ClCH₂COOH?

Answer: (A)

Solution

More chlorine substituents increase the −I (electron-withdrawing) effect on the carboxylate, better stabilizing the

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