NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryPractice
Which among the following compounds is most acidic?
Options
- AC 6 H 5 C O O H
- BC l C H 2 C O O H
- CB r C H 2 C O O H
- DO 2 N C H 2 C H 2 C O O H
Correct answer
B. C l C H 2 C O O H
Step-by-step solution
Any electron withdrawing substituent (having -I effect) stabilises the anion by dispersing the negative charge and therefore, increases the acidity. Chlorine is an electron withdrawing group present at minimum distance.