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Carboxylic Acids Acidic Character and Inductive Effect

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The correct decreasing order of acidity is:

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Correct Answer: B) CCl₃COOH > ClCH₂COOH > CH₃COOH

Concept Explanation

Increasing the number of electron-withdrawing Cl atoms strengthens the −I effect and increases carboxylic acid strength.

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