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Which acid of the pair shown here would you expect to be stronger? CH3CO2H or CH2FCO2H - Chemistry

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

CH3CO2H or CH2FCO2H

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Solution

It is difficult for the proton to escape because the +I effect of −CH3 group increases the electron density in the O–H bond.

The release of the proton is easy because the −I effect of −F reduces the electron density in the O–H bond.

The +I effect due to the concentration of negative charge destabilises the carboxylate ion.

The spreading of the negative charge causes the –I effect to stabilize the carboxylate ion.

Hence, due to lower electron density in the O–H bond and higher stability of FCH2COO ion, FCH2COOH is a stronger acid than CH3COOH.

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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 (i) | Page 254
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