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The strongest acid amongst the following compound isA. `HCOOH`B. `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH (Cl) CO_(2)H`C. `ClCH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)COOH`D. `CH_(3)COOH`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Since `-I` effect decreases with distance, therefore, `CH_(3)CH_(2)CH (Cl) COOH` is a stronger acid than `ClCH_(2)CH_(2)COOH`


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