JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2019 - 9th January Morning Slot - No. 9)

Which amongst the following is the strongest acid ?
CHBr3
CHI3
CH(CN)3
CHCl3

Explanation

Among those $$-$$CN has highest $$-$$M and $$-$$I effect. So after losing proton (H+) anion become more stable.

So,   CH(CN)3 has the highest tendency to donate proton that is why it is most acidic.

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