JEE Main Chemistry question

Among the following, the most acidic is

(A)CH₃COOH
(B)ClCH₂COOH
(C)Cl₂CHCOOHCorrect
(D)Cl₂CHCH₂COOH

Answer: (C)

Solution

Multiplying the number of electron-withdrawing α-chlorines increases acid strength (cumulative inductive effect): dichloroacetic acid, Cl₂CHCOOH, with two chlorines directly on the

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