Question

The strongest acid amongst the following compounds is

• A. CH3COOH
• B. HCOOH
• C. CH3CH2CH(Cl)COOH
• D. ClCH2CH2CH2COOH

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

CH3CH2CH(Cl)COOH

Answer 2

$\alpha$-chlorobutyric acid is more stronger acid than others due to – I effect of Cl.