JEE Main20199 Jan 2019Morning ShiftChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
Which amongst the following is the strongest acid?
Options
- ACH CN 3
- BCHI 3
- CCHBr 3
- DCHCl 3
Correct answer
A. CH CN 3
Step-by-step solution
Acidic character α stability of conjugate base (anion) Stability of anion α - M and – I - M > - I ( dominance ) Electron withdrawing groups increase acidic strength. Among the given compounds, the electron withdrawing strength of substituents In case of halogen - I > + M and - I order of halogen Cl > Br > I Hence, C H   C N 3 will be most acidic