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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which is the strongest acid?
Options
A CH3COOH
B Cl2CHCOOH
C ClCH2COOH
D Cl3CCOOH
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Trichloroacetic acid (Cl3CCOOH) is the strongest because it has three electron-withdrawing chlorine atoms, stabilizing the conjugate base most effectively.

Hint

Which acid has the most chlorine atoms?

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