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Among the following the strongest acid is

1. CH3COOH
2. CH3CHClCOOH
3. CH2ClCOOH
4. CH3CH2COOH

Correct answer: CH2ClCOOH

Solution

The strongest acid is CH2ClCOOH because the electron-withdrawing chlorine atom increases the acidity by stabilizing the conjugate base through inductive effect. This effect is stronger in CH2ClCOOH compared to the other options.

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