J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2012

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    The strongest acid among the choices is

    A)  dichloroacetic acid

    B)  dimethylacetic acid

    C)  trifluoroacetic acid

    D)  triiodoacetic acid

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The strongest acid among the given choices is trifluoro acetic acid\[C{{F}_{3}}COOH\]because of the \[-I\]effect which is maximum for fluorine as presence of electron withdrawing group increases the acidity of the acid.


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