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The presence of CF3 group in an acid gives a higher acidic strength compared to the presence of NO2.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was asked during an internship interview.This is a very interesting question from Carboxylic Acids Chemical Reactions in division Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right option is (a) True

The EXPLANATION: CF3 group is highly electronegative due to the presence of three F atoms and has a GREATER ELECTRON withdrawing and stabilizing INFLUENCE on carboxylate ion than NO2 group.



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