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Which of the following acids has the smallest dissociation constant?A. `BrCH_(2)CH_(2)COOH`B. `CH_(3)CHBrCOOH`C. `FCH_(2)CH_(2)COOH`D. `CH_(3)CHFCOOH` |
Answer» Correct Answer - A The dissociation constant of acid is directly related to its acidic strength which increase with the negative inductive effect (electron withdrawing power) of the halogen. The more electronegative the halogen, the greater the negative inductive effect. The closer the halogen to the COOH group, the greater the influence of the inductive effct of the halogen. Thus, the order of acidic strength is `CH_(3)CHFCOOHgtCH_(3)CHBrCOOHgtFCH_(2)CH_(2)COOHgtBrCH_(2)CH_(2)COOH` Thus, `BrCH_(2)CH_(2)COOH` has the smallest dissociation constant. |
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