Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2006

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    Which of the following compounds is the strongest acid?

    A) \[HCOOH\]

    B) \[C{{H}_{3}}COOH\]

    C) \[C{{l}_{2}}CHCOOH\]

    D) \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}COOH\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Halo acids are stronger acid than parent acids, because halogen atom by its \[-I\] effect, weaken the\[O-H\]bond of\[-COOH\] group.


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