JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2006 - No. 26)

The correct order of increasing acid strength of the compounds

AIEEE 2006 Chemistry - Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Question 212 English
$$D < A < B < C$$
$$A < D < B < C$$
$$B < D < A < C$$
$$D < A < C < B$$

Explanation

The correct order of increasing acid strength

$$C{F_3}.COOH > MeOC{H_2}COOH > C{H_3}COOH > {(Me)_2}CH.COOH$$

[NOTE : Electron withdrawing groups increase the acid strength and electron donating groups decrease the acid strength.]

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