Haryana PMT Haryana PMT Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    Which of the following compounds is most acidic?

    A)  \[BrC{{H}_{2}}COOH\]   

    B)  \[ClC{{H}_{2}}COOH\]

    C)  \[FC{{H}_{2}}COOH\]

    D)  \[IC{{H}_{2}}COOH\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Greater the electron withdrawing nature of the halogen atom, stronger will be the acid. Hence, \[FC{{H}_{2}}COOH\] is most acidic due to the most electron withdrawing power of the fluorine atom.


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