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Which acid of the pair shown here would you expect to be stronger? F3C COOH or H3C COOH - Chemistry

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

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Solution

−CF3 has a strong −I effect, stabilising the carboxylate ion by dispersing the negative charge.

−CF3 has weak +I effect, it destabilises the carboxylate ion by condensing the negative charge.

Therefore, F3C–C6H4–COO (p) ion is more stable than CH3–C6H4COO (p) ion because of F3C–C6H4–COO (p) ion.

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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 (iv) | Page 254
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