MCQ
The strongest acid among the following compounds is
  • A
    $CH_3COOH$
  • $CH_3CH_2CH(Cl)COOH$
  • C
    $HCOOH$
  • D
    $ClCH_2CH_2CH_2COOH$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$CH_3CH_2CH(Cl)COOH$
b
Presence of one$-I$ effect chlorine at $\alpha$-carbon increases the acid strength significantly.

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