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The most acidic of the following isA. `ClCH_(2)COOH`B. `C_(6)H_(5)COOH`C. `CD_(3)COOH`D. `CH_(3)CH_(2)COOH`

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Any electron withdrawing substituent (having-I-effect) stabilises the anion by dispersing the negative charge ad therefore, increases the acidity. Chlorine is an electron withdrawing group.


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