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The correct order of decreasing acid strength of trichloroacetic acid (A), trifluoroacetic acid (B), acetic acid (C) and formic acid (D) is
The correct order of decreasing acid strength of trichloroacetic acid (A), trifluoroacetic acid (B), acetic acid (C) and formic acid (D) is
Updated On: Jul 18, 2024
- B > A > D > C
- B > D > C > A
- A > B > C > D
- A > C > B > D
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
$\frac{ CF _{3} COOH > CCl _{3} COOH > HCOOH > CH _{3} COOH }{\text { Acidic strength due to }- I \text{effect} }$
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