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Which acid of the pair shown here would you expect to be stronger? CH2FCO2H or CH2ClCO2H - Chemistry

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Which acid of the pair shown here would you expect to be stronger?

CH2FCO2H or CH2ClCO2H

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Solution

FCH2COOion is more stable than ClCH2COO–  ion due to stronger −I effect of F than Cl. Hence FCH2COOH is a stronger acid than ClCH2COOH.

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Chapter 8: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids - Intext Questions [Page 254]

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NCERT Chemistry Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12
Chapter 8 Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Intext Questions | Q 8.8 (ii) | Page 254

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