1.

Which one of the following acids would you expect to be the strongest?A. `I-CH_(2)COOH`B. `Cl-CH_(2)COOH`C. `Br-CH_(2)COOH`D. `F-CH_(2)COOH`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Halogens exert `-I` effect. The greater the `-I` effect, the stronger is the acid. The decreasing order of `I`-effect of halogens is `-F gt Cl gt Br gt I`.


Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions